Description

Beetroot Detroit 2 (Crimson Globe) Seeds – Mr Fothergills

Easy to grow, tasty and very versatile. Lift young as baby beets or leave to mature. Excellent source of folate and good source of potassium. One of the most popular standard varieties. Heavy yielding with very good taste. Multigerm variety.

Average 275 seeds

Sow & Grow:

Outdoors: Sow thinly, April-July, where they are to crop, 2.5cm (1″) deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-cultivated, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Allow 30cm (1′) between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Thin seedlings to 10cm (4″) apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings, made every three weeks, should ensure a continuous supply of young beets. Harvest: July-October.