Beetroot - DETROIT 2, organic seeds, heirloom

Beta vulgaris

Out of stock Round, well coloured tender roots with dark red, sweet flesh up to 3-4in across. Ideal for staggered rows over a long season. The leafy tops can also be used as a tasty spinach substitute.

• Sow seeds in situ in Spring after the last frost when the ground has warmed up and then plant successive sowings to early summer.

• Thinly Sow 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart. Thin seedlings to 8cm apart.

• Early sowings can be made indoors / heated greenhouse in modules / trays and planted out at 5cm tall after all risk of frost has passed.

• Pre soaking seed in warm water 0.5 - 1 hour before sowing will speed up germination. 

Packet 60 seeds