Golden Detroit Beet Seeds (Organic)

Golden Detroit Beet (Beta vulgaris, Crassa group) is a heirloom beet with golden-orange roots that do not bleed when cooked, turning a deep golden yellow instead. Its oval roots grow fast and stay sweet and tender even when large, making them an excellent choice for pickling, roasting, and salads. Organic.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Beta vulgaris, Crassa group (Biennial heirloom)
• Type: Golden heirloom beet, Organic
• Days to maturity: 55-60 days
• Germination: 5-10 days at 50-85 F soil temperature
• Sun: Partial sun
• Planting depth: 1/2"
• Spacing after thinning: 2" to 4"
• Height at maturity: 2" to 4"
• Seeds per pack: approx 200 (bulk approx 2,219 per 1 oz)

Best for

• Spring and fall harvests
• Pickling and roasting
• Colorful salads with non-bleeding roots
• Tender, nutritious beet greens
• Gardeners wanting a reliable, adaptable crop

How to grow

Sow 1/2" deep in well-drained soil at 50-85 F, germinating in 5 to 10 days. Grow in partial sun and thin to 2" to 4" apart for well-formed roots. Roots mature in 55 to 60 days and hold their sweet flavor even at larger sizes. The tender greens can be sauteed or added to soups.

Flavor profile

Sweet, mild, and earthy, with non-bleeding golden flesh that stays vivid when cooked.

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