Beetroot Seeds (Detroit Dark Red)
Beetroot Seeds (Detroit Dark Red)
There is nothing like the flavour of home-grown beetroot. Detriot Dark Red beetroot boast the most deep crimson color and tender texture, making them perfect for pickling, roasting, or enjoying raw in salads. Unlike smaller varieties, Detroit Red beetroot remain tender and delicious even when grown large. The nutritious green leaves are a delightful bonus, offering a taste and tenderness that rivals chard and spinach. Each beetroot seed is a dried fruit containing multiple seeds, so remember to thin your seedlings for optimal growth.
Variety Information
Variety Information
Botanical Name: BETA VULGARIS
Type: Beet
Seeds Per Packet: 50
Exposure: Full Sun, moist well drained soil.
Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops grow to a height of 30 - 40cm. Beet roots grow up to 7cm diameter.
Variety Info: Direct sow seed 15mm deep, 5-10cm spacing between. 40-60cm spacing between rows.
Attributes: Good for Containers, Garden beds, Pots
When to Plant
When to Plant
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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Cool | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
Temperate | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Sub-Tropical | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Tropical | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||
Arid | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I store my seed?
A common mistake is leaving seeds in a hot, metal garden shed becuase seed germination rates are significantly impacted by temperature and moisture. Exposure to a few days of 40-degree heat can severely reduce their viability. To preserve their quality, store your seeds indoors in a dry, cool cupboard, away from heat and moisture. This will help ensure they remain viable for planting when you're ready.
Are the seeds Genetically Modified (GMO)?
No. GMO seeds are only used by large scale farms and aren’t available to the general public. None of our seeds are GMO.
Are the seeds organic?
Certified organic seeds are quite limited in Australia. While some suppliers may claim to sell only organic seeds, it's important to verify their certification. If in doubt, always ask for proof of certification.
Our seeds are not certified organic, but we don't believe this impacts the quality of the vegetables grown from them. We use organic methods for our garden with these seeds and have no concerns using them.
How many seeds in each packet?
It depends on the variety. We have included how many seeds in individual varieties under each Variety Information tab above. The number of seeds in a packet are based on how we grow and eat veggies. For instance, 20 swiss chard seeds may not sound like much but it produces a LOT of swiss chard so for a normal family, you wouldn't plant all 20 at once, giving you Swiss Chard in the seasons to come.
How much food can I grow with these seed?
A LOT! When we were starting out, we definately over sowed our seeds and produced way more food than we could consume. The good thing was, our neighbours and friends also enjoyed our spoils.
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