Beetroot Detroit 2

Organically grown beetroot seed for delicious deep red, globe shaped roots. Use as a hot vegetable or pickled. Young baby leaves are edible and can be used in salads.

For outdoor sowing:

When - April to July
Where - In a prepared seed bed.
How - Sow thinly in rows 30cm (12in) apart cover with 2.5cm (1in) of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear in 7-21 days. For continuous crops sow every 2-3 weeks.
Care - When large enough thin to 10cm (4in) apart. Keep moist and weed free.
Harvest - June to October, start to harvest when golf ball size for baby beet. Twist the tops off as this prevents bleeding.