Beetroot- Detroit
Beta vulgaris
Standard seed packet, 50 seeds
$1.00
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Beetroot- Detroit
Beta vulgaris
- Globe shaped roots up to 7cm
- Good variety for baby leaf and microgreens
- Very popular variety
Very popular variety for growing roots, baby leaves and microgreens. Dark red, globe shaped roots growing up to 7cm; very good flavour. Green tops with tinges of dark red. Resistant to downy mildew.
How to sow and grow:
| Method: | Sow direct |
| Sowing Depth: | 15mm |
| When: | Spring, summer and autumn |
| Row Spacing: | 50cm |
| Position: | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
| Plant Spacing: | 10cm |
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
| Days to Maturity/flowering: | 60 days (30 days for baby leaves) |
(Product number: C4-19-P)
Seeds per gram: 70 seeds
| SKU | C4-19-P |
| Botanical name: | Beta vulgaris |
| Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
| Packet quantity: | 50 seeds |
| Seeds per gram: | 70 |
Very quick germination
By: customer review from 14/10/2013 on 22 March 2016Most of the seeds germinated after a day or two. Seedlings grow more quickly than I expected.
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