{"product_id":"detroit-dark-red-beet-seeds","title":"Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds for Planting","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetroit Dark Red Beet Seeds for Planting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Detroit Dark Red, a classic heirloom beet variety with rounded roots, deep burgundy flesh, and a sweet, classic beet flavor. The variety dates back to 1892 and is identified by the supplier as non-GMO. Utah State University lists Detroit Dark Red as open-pollinated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBotanical name: Beta vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLife cycle: Usually grown as an annual for root harvest; biennial if allowed to overwinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupplier-listed USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual 2–11; biennial 6–11\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDays to maturity: 55–60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDays to germination: Approximately 5–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInitial seed spacing: 1–2 inches; thin to 3–4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRow spacing: 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlant height: 8–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoil: Loose, sandy or loamy, well-drained; pH 6.0–7.0 per supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature preference: 55–70°F per supplier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors about 4–5 weeks before the last spring frost or 4–5 weeks before the first autumn frost. Sow 1\/2 inch deep and keep the soil surface evenly moist. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart as true leaves develop. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excess high-nitrogen fertilizer, which can encourage foliage at the expense of root size. Mulch can help conserve soil moisture. Monitor plants for aphids, leafhoppers, and flea beetles, along with possible yellowing or leaf spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest at approximately 55–60 days from sowing, when roots begin to size. Detroit Dark Red typically forms round roots about 2–3 inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mai's Family","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":68320005488946,"sku":"693039733232","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":68320005521714,"sku":"693039733249","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Grams","offer_id":68320005554482,"sku":"693039733256","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":68320005587250,"sku":"693039733263","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Oz","offer_id":68320005620018,"sku":"693039733270","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":68320005652786,"sku":"693039733287","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/9743\/2114\/files\/maisfamily_e5c52fed-ba2f-4396-bafe-3a21d6b53308.png?v=1793852189","url":"https:\/\/maisfamily.us\/products\/detroit-dark-red-beet-seeds","provider":"Mai's Family","version":"1.0","type":"link"}