Detroit Dark Red Beet Medium Top - Burpee Organics

Beta vulgaris

• Organic
• Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
• Planting Spacing: 8 cm (3")
• Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")

This improved Detroit Medium Top is known for its deep red roots with smooth skin and medium tops. Because the roots are so uniform and dark, they look fabulous bunched for the market table. They are particularly nice for pickling, as the brine will turn a very dark red claret colour, and they stay tender but crunchy.
Detroit Dark Red is the perfect all-purpose beet variety. These beets are very enjoyable, growing tender and fine-grained throughout. Ideal for use fresh, canned, pickled and frozen. Tops are great for salads too!

Sow in rows as early as the ground can be worked. After planting, press down covering with soil firmly. It performs best in full sun and well drained soil.

Plant near bush beans, cabbage, lettuce, or kohlrabi but away from pole beans.