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Detroit Dark Red Beet Seed Tape - Perfect Globe Beets, Resistant to Bolting, Ideal for Early Sowing, Excellent Quality & Vibrant Color, Non-GMO
$5.99 CAD
Maturity

58 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Biennial
Grow Zones

2 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Perfect Globe Shape: Detroit Dark Red Beets offer a uniform, smooth globe shape with a deep, rich crimson color that is as beautiful as it is tasty.
  • Optimal Growth Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular, consistent watering encourages perfect root development.
  • Quick Harvest Cycle: Ready for harvest in just 58 days. Enjoy early sowing benefits with this bolt-resistant variety that maintains flavor and texture.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Perfect for roasting, boiling, or pickling. Their sweet, earthy flavor makes them ideal for salads, soups, and side dishes.
  • Environmentally Hardy: Shows excellent resistance to bolting, allowing for a longer growing season and better yield, even when temperatures rise.

Discover the exceptional quality of Detroit Dark Red Beet Seed Tape, designed for gardeners seeking vibrant, uniform beets with minimal effort. These seeds are non-GMO and bolt-resistant, making them perfect for early sowing in cooler soil temperatures.

Simply lay the seed tape in a trench, cover, and water to enjoy a hassle-free gardening experience. With a quick harvest cycle of just 58 days, these beets are ready to enhance your culinary creations with their sweet, earthy flavor. Ideal for roasting, boiling, or pickling, they promise to transform your meals with their rich color and taste.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: Not applicable (seed tape measured by length)
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 1 Seed Tape Roll — 80 seeds — 68 plants — covers about 15–20 ft of row

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact rosette habit with smooth, uniform globe roots
  • Height: 25–40 cm (10–16 in)
  • Spread: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
  • Spacing: thin to 7–10 cm (3–4 in) in rows 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart

Choosing a packet size

  • 1 Seed Tape Roll is ideal for home gardeners, small gardens, and raised beds wanting fast, evenly spaced sowings with minimal thinning. Larger beds or market growers can use multiple rolls to extend rows or succession sow for steady harvests.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow the Detroit Dark Red Beet seeds early in the season to take advantage of cooler soil temperatures. Lay the seed tape in a straight trench about 1/2 inch deep, cover with soil, and water gently. This method ensures optimal spacing and reduces the need for thinning.

To germinate, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Beets can tolerate light frost, making them suitable for early planting. Once seedlings appear, thin them if necessary to ensure proper root development.

Provide regular, consistent watering to encourage perfect root growth. Harvest the beets when they are about 2-3 inches in diameter. Enjoy them in salads, juices, or traditional dishes like borscht for a nutritious addition to your meals.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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