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Detroit Dark Red Beet
$3.99
PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) DETROIT DARK RED BEET | id:963 | Beta vulgaris | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Biennial | Open Pollinated | Heirloom A superb quality heirloom variety, extensively known for high-quality roots. Strong tops, uniform 3” round beets and good for eating and canning. Vitamins+: : B9+, C, K+, : K+, Mn++, : Betalains Companion plants: Lettuce, Alliums, Bush Beans, Brassicas (except Mustard), Radish, Marigold, Catnip. Far from: Pole Beans, Mustard Family. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination.||Direct seed after all danger of frost has passed. For fall planting seed 6-8 weeks before fall frost. Harvesting tip: Harvest as needed. Harvest any size Storage tip: Store at 0°C and 95% humidity. Cut tops 1” above the base of the stem. Put in plastic bags to retain moisture.
Seed depth:1/2-3/4″ Direct, Plant spacing:2-4”, Row spacing:12-24”, Sun Level:1, Watering Level:2, Germination:5-8 days/jrs, 12-23°C Optimally:15-21°C, Maturity:55 days/jrs, Height: 12-18″, Width: 6-8″, Cold tolerance:-7°C, Edible leaf (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
*18.ROOT/BEET Detroit Dark Red Beet Biennial | Open Pollinated | Heirloom | ORGANIC
2-4”
12-18″ 6-8″(w) 55 days/jrs
-7°C
Companions: Lettuce, Alliums, Bush Beans, Brassicas (except Mustard), Radish, Marigold, Catnip. Far from: Pole Beans, Mustard Family. GaiaOrganics.ca ID:963
Planting Tip: Direct seed after all danger of frost has passed. For fall planting seed 6-8 weeks before fall frost. Harvesting Tip: Harvest as needed. Harvest any size Storage Tip: Store at 0°C and 95% humidity. Cut tops 1” above the base of the stem. Put in plastic bags to retain moisture. ÌGOplant18ROOT/BEET.1557DO.963 ÎGOplant18ROOT/BEET.1557DO.963
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