Los Angeles County, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2010 | positive
This grows well and easily in containers. I mulched mine with mint leaves because I'd been told that improves the flavor. Don't know if i...Read Moret did anything to the flavor but it definitely helped keep pests away! I had NO pest problems with them at all :) Did not get woody or bitter from the heat either.
A very delicious beet -- beautiful dark red color and deep sweet taste. Best when relatively young (less than 2.5 inches diameter), so ma...Read Moreke several plantings, every 3 weeks or so throughout the summer.
Also makes an excellent green when beets are about marble size. Pull entire plant, wash and cook as you would any greens, or until small ...Read Morebeets are tender.
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive
The standard for beets; 63 days from seed. Detroit (also called "Detroit Dark Red") produces globe-shaped roots, up to 6" in diameter, s...Read Moreo seedlings should be thinned to 8" apart for best results. Best to plant in early spring or late summer for autumn harvest to prevent woodiness. Young leaves make a great addition to salads; older leaves can be cooked for potherbs. The red streaking is very pronounced in this variety, adding an ornamental use.
This grows well and easily in containers. I mulched mine with mint leaves because I'd been told that improves the flavor. Don't know if i...Read More
A very delicious beet -- beautiful dark red color and deep sweet taste. Best when relatively young (less than 2.5 inches diameter), so ma...Read More
Also makes an excellent green when beets are about marble size. Pull entire plant, wash and cook as you would any greens, or until small ...Read More
The standard for beets; 63 days from seed. Detroit (also called "Detroit Dark Red") produces globe-shaped roots, up to 6" in diameter, s...Read More