Beetroot Detroit Crimson Globe 2 - 600 Seeds - Vegetable Seeds

600x Beetroot Detroit Crimson Globe 2 Seeds

The Beta vulgaris 'Detroit 2 Crimson Globe' beetroot is an enhanced variety of the 'Detroit' globe beetroot. It produces roots with firm skin, smooth skin, and dark red flesh that are formed like globes. 'Detroit 2 Crimson Globe' is ideal for baking, pickling, or grating raw into salads. The red-veined leaves are a great complement to salads in the summer. Detroit 2 Crimson Globe can be cultivated in a variety of soils, grows well in pots, and exhibits good resistance to downy mildew.

Growing instructions:

Sow the Beetroot Detroit Crimson Globe 2 from March to May. Thinly sow seeds into trays (2cm deep). Germination usually takes 10-14 days and once the seedlings have germinated and have grown 10-15cm tall, transplant the seeds or spread the plants 30-50cm apart. Water plants thoroughly after planting especially during warm summer days. Harvest from June to September.