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Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds

Beta vulgaris

5.00 (22 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Detroit Dark Red beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant Detroit Dark Red beet seeds with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: Beets have the best taste and tenderness when they are harvested between 1" and 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Detroit Dark Red beets keep well for later use. They also produce lovely green tops that mature in 40 days. One-thrid of the tops can be harvested without damaging the plant.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Detroit Dark Red beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Red

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Beets

Beets

Great pkg. Seeds look great. Didn't realize how much two lbs of beet seeds were. We will be using them in our garden so we can make our own beet powder....thanks a lot.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Rootdownhomestead.com

Wonderful

Excellent germination rates as always. I recommend Everwilde to everyone. A solid company to work with. Thanks again for all your hard work.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Marilyn Overcash

Love beets

I only order from Everwilde Farms. Would not order anywhere else!!!!!

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Kim

Beet seed review

Received a nice fat package of seeds quickly! AND when planted got 100% germination. You never know what you're gonna get, but this time we'll be getting beets:)!

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Herb

Very

Enjoyed talking to the person that took my order. It was fast and pleasent. He was a Great.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Straightup Nature

Can't BEET the prices!

Great selection and nice varieties to choose from. Best prices around!

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Robert

Awesome Seeds

Always very satisfied with seeds purchased from Everwilde. Excellent quality, great packaging (resealable), great prices, and very fast shipping. Highly recommend !!

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Elizabeth

Awesome

I ordered these beets on a Wednesday and received them on a Monday. Can't wait to see how they look when grown. Usually buy Ferry Morris seeds. Can't wait to seethe difference. Planted a fall crop so we shall see.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Grace Huffman

Ready for my 2022 garden season

I received my order in a very prompt manor.
Excited to get started for 2022

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Marcus Kelly

good seed

Completely pleased with ever wilde seeds

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Darwin Peebles

Love packaging. High hopes for seeds.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Kerry Olowniuk

Seeds at the last minute

Good job thanks timely sent great product...

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By kenneth kapitan

packaging

great packaging
wii buy from you again

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Leona Cunningham

Thanks

Thanks so much for having the beet seed this year. Last year I tried to get and it was unavailble every where. I did try the cylindra beet and it was awesome to.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Dennis Mitchell

All time favorite

What can you say about a beet that`s been around forever. Tops & roots great eating.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By stephen lawson

Best seeds at Price

I ordered for coming season, arrived a tad late due to Christmas shipping delays. Which is fine as I ordered earlier than I used to do. I suggest buyers have their growing/planting plans in place, look at site to see if in-stock or in stock yet in some cases and buy when offered too, as these seed stay fresh sealed in the packets a long time and can freeze them too. I keep them out of freezer first year or so then freeze them and have had them last for many years.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Dean Varelas

Beets

Seeds have been planted. 4oz. Of beet seeds takes up a lot of space. I'll let you k now in 6weeks

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Shirley Penzien

VerySatisfied!

I hope this product is as good as the services!

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Tracee Dreyer

Germinated in 4 days

Everwilde seeds are the best! These seeds were sprouting in 4 days. Love the resealable seed pack.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Bill O'Malley

Seed Purchase

I've been buying my garden seeds from Everwilde Farms for a number of years now and have never been disappointed, their selection is limited compared to other seed companies but what they sell is top notched. My only concern is why their shipping is twice as much thru them compared to buying their seeds that they sell on Ebay.

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Thomas Tyson

Healthy vegi

I don't think there is a better all around beet than the Detroit dark red fresh or caned it's or with out Onions there the best

Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Diane Lytwyn

WE LOVE THESE SEEDS!

We buy seeds from dozens of companies, and, we were so very impressed with the packaging! We will be regular customers!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,200 Seeds) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $9.60 $8.33 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $15.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $67.50 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $120.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $285.00 Notify Me
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $540.00 Notify Me
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,050.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

This heirloom beet is one of the most popular beets out there! The round, smooth roots are about 3" in diameter and keep well for canning. On the inside, these organic Detroit dark red beets are blood red in color, with virtually no zoning. Medium green tops with tinges of red can be harvested early and used for salad greens. It matures in 58 days.
Detroit Dark Red heirloom beets are vegetables that hail from Ontario, Canada, where a Mr. Reeves developed them from blood turnips. This globular beet first made its appearance in 1892. However, beets seem to have originated in the Mediterrenean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, red beets grew in Germany and Holland, where these vegetables were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought red beets to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed vegetable both for their roots and their greens.

You can also view our other beet seeds.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Detroit Dark Red beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant Detroit Dark Red beet seeds with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: Beets have the best taste and tenderness when they are harvested between 1" and 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding. Detroit Dark Red beets keep well for later use. They also produce lovely green tops that mature in 40 days. One-thrid of the tops can be harvested without damaging the plant.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Detroit Dark Red beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 16 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 22 reviews
5.0

Review By Beets

Beets

Great pkg. Seeds look great. Didn't realize how much two lbs of beet seeds were. We will be using them in our garden so we can make our own beet powder....thanks a lot.

5.0

Review By Rootdownhomestead.com

Wonderful

Excellent germination rates as always. I recommend Everwilde to everyone. A solid company to work with. Thanks again for all your hard work.

5.0

Review By Marilyn Overcash

Love beets

I only order from Everwilde Farms. Would not order anywhere else!!!!!

5.0

Review By Kim

Beet seed review

Received a nice fat package of seeds quickly! AND when planted got 100% germination. You never know what you're gonna get, but this time we'll be getting beets:)!

5.0

Review By Herb

Very

Enjoyed talking to the person that took my order. It was fast and pleasent. He was a Great.

5.0

Review By Straightup Nature

Can't BEET the prices!

Great selection and nice varieties to choose from. Best prices around!

5.0

Review By Robert

Awesome Seeds

Always very satisfied with seeds purchased from Everwilde. Excellent quality, great packaging (resealable), great prices, and very fast shipping. Highly recommend !!

5.0

Review By Elizabeth

Awesome

I ordered these beets on a Wednesday and received them on a Monday. Can't wait to see how they look when grown. Usually buy Ferry Morris seeds. Can't wait to seethe difference. Planted a fall crop so we shall see.

5.0

Review By Grace Huffman

Ready for my 2022 garden season

I received my order in a very prompt manor.
Excited to get started for 2022

5.0

Review By Marcus Kelly

good seed

Completely pleased with ever wilde seeds

5.0

Review By Darwin Peebles

Love packaging. High hopes for seeds.

5.0

Review By Kerry Olowniuk

Seeds at the last minute

Good job thanks timely sent great product...

5.0

Review By kenneth kapitan

packaging

great packaging
wii buy from you again

5.0

Review By Leona Cunningham

Thanks

Thanks so much for having the beet seed this year. Last year I tried to get and it was unavailble every where. I did try the cylindra beet and it was awesome to.

5.0

Review By Dennis Mitchell

All time favorite

What can you say about a beet that`s been around forever. Tops & roots great eating.

5.0

Review By stephen lawson

Best seeds at Price

I ordered for coming season, arrived a tad late due to Christmas shipping delays. Which is fine as I ordered earlier than I used to do. I suggest buyers have their growing/planting plans in place, look at site to see if in-stock or in stock yet in some cases and buy when offered too, as these seed stay fresh sealed in the packets a long time and can freeze them too. I keep them out of freezer first year or so then freeze them and have had them last for many years.

5.0

Review By Dean Varelas

Beets

Seeds have been planted. 4oz. Of beet seeds takes up a lot of space. I'll let you k now in 6weeks

5.0

Review By Shirley Penzien

VerySatisfied!

I hope this product is as good as the services!

5.0

Review By Tracee Dreyer

Germinated in 4 days

Everwilde seeds are the best! These seeds were sprouting in 4 days. Love the resealable seed pack.

5.0

Review By Bill O'Malley

Seed Purchase

I've been buying my garden seeds from Everwilde Farms for a number of years now and have never been disappointed, their selection is limited compared to other seed companies but what they sell is top notched. My only concern is why their shipping is twice as much thru them compared to buying their seeds that they sell on Ebay.

5.0

Review By Thomas Tyson

Healthy vegi

I don't think there is a better all around beet than the Detroit dark red fresh or caned it's or with out Onions there the best

5.0

Review By Diane Lytwyn

WE LOVE THESE SEEDS!

We buy seeds from dozens of companies, and, we were so very impressed with the packaging! We will be regular customers!