3g
55 Days. Beta vulgaris.
Same classic flavor, White beet seeds grow a clean, stainless alternative to traditional messy old-world garden beets.
Widely known as 'sugar beets' for their exclusive sugar content, heirloom Detroit White beet garden seeds are popularly grown for its improved sweetness, which can be a diverse culinary treat pressed, cooked, and cooled into simple syrups or pickled for a prolonged sweet crunch throughout the long growing season.
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Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
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Common Names: Sugar Beet
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Days to Maturity: 55 days
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Seed Planting Depth: ½”
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Seed Spacing: 2-3"
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Garden Row Spacing: 12"
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Beet Growth Habit: Detroit White beet seeds mature into an 8-10" tall garden crop with a 6-8" spread
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Garden Soil Preference: Organically rich, evenly tilled, well-drained
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Grow Temp Preference: Day 60-70° F, Night 50-60° F
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Garden Light Preference: Full sun
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Beet Color: Heirloom Detroit White is famous for clean white, stainless roots and light leafy greens
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Detroit White Flavor: Sweet and crunchy sugar beet
