Beetroot - Detroit Red

Beta vulgaris

Used for both Baby Leaf and Roots.
Medium green tops with tinges of red can be cut for baby leaf mix in 30 days.
Resistant to Downy Mildew.

65 Seeds

Sowing Information

Plant Type: Annual
Sow When: Temperate: July - April
                   Subtropical: All year
                   Tropical: March - June
Sow Where: Direct
Sow Depth: 20mm
Germination: 5-10 days 
Position: Full Sun
Plant Spacing: 10-20cm
Row Spacing: 25cm
Plant Height: 30cm
Harvest: 55-85 days

The image below will help you determine which climate zone you are in, and allow you to choose the best varieties for your area.

Martyman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons