McKenzie Seeds Beet Detroit Dark Red Seed Tape

Detroit Dark Red Seed Tape is a classic heirloom beet variety offering round, dark red roots with sweet, earthy flavour. Pre-spaced biodegradable seed tape makes planting easy and eliminates most thinning for a uniform crop of tender beets ideal for fresh eating, pickling, and canning.

Why you’ll love it:

• Pre-spaced seed tape for easy planting and reduced thinning
• Produces uniform, flavorful, dark red beet roots
• Ideal for fresh eating, pickling, canning, or freezing
• Great beet greens for salads or sautéing

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Water Requirements: Average; consistent moisture for germination
• Germination: 10–12 days
• Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
• Height: Root crop; foliage ~30–45 cm (12–18?)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Heirloom
• Approximate Seed Count: 100+ seeds in tape
• Special Characteristics: Pre-spaced biodegradable tape; slow to bolt; uniform roots

Suggested Uses:
Direct sow the seed tape in early spring once soil can be worked. Keep soil evenly moist through germination and grow in full sun. Harvest tender young beets and greens through mid-summer, or let mature for canning, pickling, or freezing.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.