Liberty Garden Beets (Detroit Dark Red) 1.75 g

The best known heirloom variety. Root nearly round, very smooth, medium size. Flesh deep red zoned with darker shade. Most excellent quality and remains in good condition for a long time. The flavor is rich and sweet. Heirloom variety.

Culture: Sow every two weeks in April through August for a continuous supply. Beets prefer cool weather and are at their tender best when grown quickly with plenty of moisture. Soil should be loamy high in organic matter.

Harvest: Pick when roots have reached 3" in diameter.

Nutrition: Vitamin B, calcium, and iron.

• Planting Depth: 1/2" (6.25 mm)
• Seed Spacing: 1" (2.5 cm)
• Spacing Between Rows: 12"-18" (30-45 cm)
• Days to Germination: 10-20
• Spacing After Thinning: 2"-3" (5-7.5 cm)
• Days to Maturity: 55-60