Beet - Detroit Dark Red

Detroit Dark Red is a popular, reliable heirloom beet (introduced 1892) featuring 3-inch, globe-shaped roots with deep blood-red, sweet flesh and no ring zoning. Maturing in 50-60 days, this versatile, 12-18 inch tall, cold-hardy plant produces high-quality, tender edible greens and is ideal for canning, pickling, or roasting. 
Key Characteristics & Growing Info
Root Description: Smooth, round, deep red skin with uniform, sweet, crimson flesh.
Foliage: 13-16 inch tall, dark green leaves with red stems, which are edible and nutritious.
Maturity: 55-60 days.
Habit: Compact and prolific, excellent for home gardens.
Cultivation: Prefers full sun and loose, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 3-4 inches apart for best root development.
Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, salads, canning, and pickling.
Storage: Good keeper. 
Growing Tips
Planting Time: Early spring to late summer.
Watering: Consistent moisture is required to prevent woody roots.
Harvesting: Best harvested when roots are 2-3 inches in diameter. 
This heirloom variety is highly resistant to heat and cold, making it a dependable, all-purpose choice for diverse climates