- Globe shaped roots up to 7cm
- Good variety for baby leaf and microgreens
- Very popular variety
Description
'Beetroot- Detroit' seeds
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.
Seeds per gram: 70
Product code: C4-19-P
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 15mm |
Season | Spring, summer and autumn |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 10-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial (usually grown as an annual) |
Row Spacing | 50cm |
Plant Spacing | 10cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 60 days (30 days for baby leaves) |
*Notes: Keep well watered. Is susceptible to leaf spot.
How To Grow
Shipping
We deliver Australia wide.
All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
Order dispatch time is currently 4-6 business days plus delivery time.
Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates or delivery timeframes, all delivery times are estimates only.
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VIC, NSW, ACT, QLD, TAS, SA, NT | WA | ||
Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
Beetroot- Detroit
Great beetroot, these have become our "must have some on the go at all times" variety
Very quick germination
Most of the seeds germinated after a day or two. Seedlings grow more quickly than I expected.