Beetroot Detroit 2 Crimson Globe is sweet tasty, and extremely nutritious root vegetable. The foliage is also highly regarded for taste and high in iron. The top growth can be eaten as chard or spinach. Detroit Dark Red Beets are great sliced and in salads. The Detroit Red Beet is a blood red globe-shaped vegetable.

SOWING

Sow direct: March - July
Harvest: June - October
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Depth: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Plant spacing: 8 inches (20cm)
When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings within each row to 4" (10cm) apart.