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Beetroot 'Detroit Red'

Beta vulgaris

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'Detroit Red' is a Beetroot variety in the Beet genus with a scientific name of Beta vulgaris. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Detroit Red is known for growing to a height of approximately 35.0 cm (1.14 feet).

Detroit Red Beetroot is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Beetroot 'Detroit Red'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Detroit Red is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.5 and 7.0 as Detroit Red likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Detroit Red from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Detroit Red about 14 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Detroit Red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Detroit Red is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Detroit Red

Beetroot 'Detroit Red' information

How long does Detroit Red take to grow?

These estimates for how long Beetroot 'Detroit Red' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

When should I sow Detroit Red?

Folia's when to plant Beetroot 'Detroit Red' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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