BEET Root Detroit 2

Species : Beet
Latin Name : Beta Vulgaris L. Var. Conditiva Alef.
Inscription in the europeen catalog as : Detroit Dark Red 2 - Detroit 2 - Globo Rojo - Good for All 2 - Kogel - Pala Rossa - Czerwona Kula 2 - Rote Kugel 2
Other usual names : Globe 2 - Model Red Globe 2 - Noire Ronde Hative 2 - Perfect 2 - Tonda a globo 2 - De Detroit améliorée 2
Variety : Detroit 2
Family : Chénopodiacées
Origin : Southern Europe

Beet Root Detroit 2 : This is an early variety with little foliage, the plant produces a round globe shaped root with blackish-red flesh and excellent taste.The leaves are small, dark green with red veins and also of nutritional value containing beta-carotine. Absolutely perfect in salades, or for a deliciously refreshing beet soup. Beetroots are very low on calories, and a great source of fibre.

Seed sowing : From Mai to June
Beetroot Harvesting : From July to October
Hight : Beetroots usually reaches 70 cm.
Exposition : Full Sun, Mid shade

Sowing instructions : Beetroots are best started directly in a sunny place of your garden, when there is no more danger of frost. Sow two seeds together about 2 cm deep, about 5 cm between plants and 30 cm in rows, when seedlings are 5 cm high, thin out where both seeds have germinated, you will be able to harvest roots about 11 - 16 weeks later.

Sowing space : 5 x 30 cm
Minimum seed sowing temperature : 18 °C
Seed germination : 8 to 10 days
Calories : 40 Kcal for 100 gr

Net weight of seeds : 10 gr = +/-

All our seeds are sold with their sowing instructions.