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Beetroot Detroit Dark Red Seeds

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Beetroot Detroit Dark Red Seeds 🌱

Deep Red Colour, Sweet Flavour, and Unmatched Versatility

Transform your garden into a haven of deep, rich hues with Beetroot Detroit Dark Red Seeds. This classic variety is celebrated for its deep red colour, smooth texture, and exceptionally sweet flavour. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this beetroot is your ticket to a bountiful harvest of delicious, versatile roots.

🌟 Key Features & Benefits:

  • Rich, Deep Red Colour: The Detroit Dark Red beetroot is known for its stunning, dark red flesh that adds a vibrant splash to any dish.
  • Smooth Texture & Sweet Flavour: Enjoy the tender, sweet taste that makes this beetroot perfect for salads, soups, and side dishes.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Ideal for canning, pickling, or roasting. Its rich flavour holds up beautifully in various preparations.
  • Hardy and Heat-Tolerant: Grow with confidence, as this variety thrives in a wide range of soil types and climates, with excellent heat tolerance.
  • Perfect for Home Gardeners: Whether you're growing in a large plot or a small garden, this beetroot adapts easily and rewards you with a generous yield.

🌱 Growing Information:

  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
  • Sowing Time: Year-round
  • Position: Full Sun
  • Sow Depth: 1 cm
  • Spacing: 10 x 30 cm
  • Germination: 7-14 days
  • Days to Harvest: 60-65 days
  • Temperature Range: 20 - 25° C

🌞 Why Choose Detroit Dark Red?

With Detroit Dark Red, you're not just planting beetroots—you're cultivating a legacy of flavour, colour, and resilience. These beetroots stand out in any dish, bringing a depth of flavour and colour that’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Plus, their hardy nature makes them a perfect choice for gardeners of all experience levels.

🌿 How to Grow Your Detroit Dark Red Beetroots:

  1. Sow the Seeds: Plant seeds 1 cm deep in well-drained soil, ideally under full sun.
  2. Water Regularly: Keep the soil moist to ensure healthy growth.
  3. Thin & Transplant: Space plants 10 x 30 cm apart to allow them ample room to develop.
  4. Harvest & Enjoy: Your beetroots will be ready to harvest in just 60-65 days. Whether you choose to roast, pickle, or can them, they’ll bring vibrant colour and sweet flavour to your table.

🌟 Bring Vibrant Colour & Sweet Flavour to Your Table!

Start growing Beetroot Detroit Dark Red Seeds today and experience the joy of harvesting beautiful, delicious beetroots straight from your garden. Perfect for adding rich colour and sweetness to any meal, these beetroots are a gardener’s delight.

Plant Information

Plant Type: Vegetable

Scientific name: Beta vulgaris

Growing Information

General Sowing Time: Year Round

Position: Sun

Sow Depth: 1 cm

Spacing: 10 x 30 cm

Germination: 7-14 days

Days to Harvest: 60 - 65 days

Temperature: 20 - 25° C

Seed Quantity

10g raw seed: Approx 800 seeds

200g raw seed: Approx 15 000 seeds

1kg raw seed: Approx 75 000 seeds

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