• The most popular beet on the market, Detroit Dark Red (Beta Vulgaris). Heirloom beet dating back to the late 1800's. The 2 ½ to 3 inch globe shaped roots are tender and sweet. A dual purpose vegetable, the deep green tops that can be cooked like swiss chard. Great for canning and fresh eating. Other names these beets go by are beetroot, blood turnip.
• Detroit Dark Red Beet Seed: Beta vulgaris. Biennial. 60 days to maturity. 12-18" in height. 2-4" spacing. Produces 3" uniformly dark red, round beets with red stemmed, dark green tops.

The most popular beet on the market, Detroit Dark Red (Beta Vulgaris). Heirloom beet dating back to the late 1800's. The 2 ½ to 3 inch globe shaped roots are tender and sweet. A dual purpose vegetable, the deep green tops that can be cooked like swiss chard. Great for canning and fresh eating. Other names these beets go by are beetroot, blood turnip.