Beet Heirloom Seeds - Detroit Dark Red

Packed in Resealable Long Life MylarMoisture Proof Packets10+ Year Survival Seed Viability Category: Vegetable Type: Beet Variety: Detroit Dark Red Family: Beetroot Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris Hardiness Zones: 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 Growing Difficulty:  2         Soil PH:  6.0 to 7.0 Fertilizer Requirements:  10-10-10 Soil Type: Deep, Well Drained (Never Clay) Germination (days): 5 to 15 Soil Temp for Germination: 55-75°F Lighting Conditions: Full Sun Days to Maturity:  60 – 65 Planting Depth:  1/2” Distance Apart (in row):  3" Row Spacing: 12-18"   Sowing Instructions DIRECT SOW 4 WEEKS BEFORE LAST FROST Starting Indoors 4-6 WEEKS BEFORE LAST FROST Growing Tips Keep the soil moist until germination occurs, then mulch with a layer of leaves or straw to cut down watering needs. For earlier harvests, sow seeds indoors under grow lights for 4-6 weeks before last frost. Be sure to harden seedlings off before moving outside. When planting, make sure to work the soil