Beta vulgaris
Other Names: Detroit Blood, Detroit Blood Turnip, Early Detroit, Detroit Dark Red Turnip, Early Dark Red, Detroit Early Dark Red.
Detroit Dark Red is considered one of the most outstanding beet varieties, and for more than a hundred years it served as a standard by which all other beets were judged. It produces well-formed, almost round, blood-red, 8cm diameter, nutritious roots. Growers regard it as one of the most dependable root crops to grow for taste and keeping quality. It grows well in almost all soil types, is heat and cold-tolerant, has a good tolerance to bolting and is resistant to a number of diseases like Cercospora Leaf Spot and Common Bean Mosaic Virus. It also has a moderate tolerance to Downy Mildew.
Original selections were made by Mr. Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada who made selections from the "Early Blood Turnip" – a variety which is nearly 75 years older. Thereafter, further selections and improvements were made by D.M. Ferry & Co, who first listed it as Detroit Dark Red Turnip Beet in their 1892 catalogue.
With its sweet flavour and fine texture, this beet is an all-around best for canning, freezing, and using fresh. Young leaves make an excellent and colourful addition to salads and the mature greens can be cooked like chard or spinach. Beets are nutrient-dense and have one of the highest sugar contents of all vegetables, yet are low in calories.
When preparing for the pot, twist the leaves and stems off. Do not cut them, the twisting action slows down the "bleeding" into your pot and keeps the colour in the root.
Standard packet contains approx. 200 seeds
Petite packet contains approx. 70 seeds
Detroit Dark Red Beetroot
- Product Code: 218-0030
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R29.19
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