Beetroot 'Detroit' Heirloom Seeds

The most popular all-purpose red beet, 'Detroit' produces uniform, smooth roots with sweet, tasty dark blood-red flesh. Its attractive foliage doubles as nutritious salad greens. This 19th-century heirloom thrives in well-drained soil enriched with compost and cow manure. Plant in full sun to partial shade at 1cm depth, ideally after soaking seeds overnight to enhance germination. Suitable for year-round planting in warmer zones, with seasonal recommendations for cooler regions. Maintains best flavor in soil with pH 6.5-7.0.