Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds (Organic)

Beet - Detroit Dark Red - Beta vulgaris (Crassa group) Biennial Heirloom. This is a fine mid-season variety with a rich, dark-red interior and uniform 3" shape. An early variety, Detroit Dark Red beets store well and are also good for canning and freezing. The dark-green leaves, striped with red, are wonderful braised or in salads. Did You Know? One beet has only 35 calories and is high in folic acid (especially important for pregnant women). Soil Temperature: 50-85°FPlanting Depth: 1/2"Germination: 5-10 DaysHeight At Maturity: 2"-4"Days To Maturity: 59-70 DaysSun/Shade: Partial SunSpacing After Thinning: 2"-4"Approx Seeds per Pack: 200 Seeds Features Heirloom Open-Pollinated Characteristics USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product Approximate Harvest Time : Summer-Fall Growth Habit : Herbaceous Life Cycle : Biennial Plant Family : Amaranthaceae (Goosefoot) Planting Time : Fall Planting T