Vegetables
Beetroot 'Detroit'
Beta vulgaris
A well-loved, high performing variety of beetroot. Can be harvested once roots reach 1 inch in diameter, or allowed to swell and mature for winter storage. The leaves can be also eaten raw in salads or wilted into cooked dishes. Harvest beetroot from June to October.
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 30cm
- Spread
- 15cm
Growing calendar
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Sow outdoors
Harvest
Sowing & growing
Sow directly from March-July, in shallow drills 3cm deep, 10cm apart in light, well-drained soil. Remove all visible stones. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out until 10cm apart. Water well when soil is dry to keep roots cool. Overwatering can promote leaf growth rather than root growth.
Aftercare
While harvesting, pick alternate plants so that surrounding beetroots have more space to develop. Harvest all beetroot before first frosts.
Gallery
Ref. SEB005