Beetroot 'Detroit Perfected'

water well during dry weather and mulch well to reduce weeds.after seedling grow 2 inches tall, thin so plants are 4 inches apart.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Detroit Perfected is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Detroit Perfected needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

plant seeds 1/2 inch deep and 2 in. apart in rows 16 inches apart. germination should take place in 12-15 days.

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 Perfected about 14 days before your last frost date.

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

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