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Beetroot Detroit 2 Seeds Beta vulgaris subsp. conditiva
£2.99
- Classic Variety: Beet Red Detroit 2 is a well-known beetroot variety, favored for its robust flavor and deep red color.
- High Yield: Produces round, uniform roots that are perfect for fresh eating or cooking.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for both garden beds and containers, making it ideal for all gardeners.
- Versatile Use: Great for salads, soups, and pickling, adding vibrant color to your dishes.
- Planting Guidance: Each pack includes detailed instructions for successful growth and care.
Beetroot Detroit 2 Seeds
Beetroot Detroit 2 seeds Beta vulgaris subsp. conditiva produce a popular, quick-growing variety with deep red, globe-shaped roots and a rich, sweet flavor. This improved strain of the classic Detroit beetroot is known for its fine taste and versatility—perfect for salads, roasting, or pickling. Ideal for successional sowing to maintain a steady harvest throughout the season.
Key Features Beta vulgaris subsp. conditiva
- Shape: Globe-shaped roots
- Color: Deep maroon red
- Flavor: Sweet and rich
- Uses: Great for fresh salads, pickling, roasting, and canning
- Growth: Fast-growing and productiveSowing: Suitable for early sowing and successional planting
- Resistance: Strong against leaf spot, mildew, and bolting
- Versatility: Performs well as early or maincrop in various soils
- Harvest: Pick when roots are fist-sized
Product Overview
- Variety: Detroit 2
- Latin Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. conditiva
- Shipping: Fast delivery within Europe (3–4 working days)
- Average Seed Content: 210 Seeds
Growing & Sowing Information
- Sowing Time Outdoor: Late spring (April) to autumn (July); use succession sowing for extended harvest.
- Sowing Time Greenhouses: February or March
- Sowing Depth: 1 cm (½ inch) in shallow drills.
- Spacing: 10 cm between plants; 20–30 cm between rows.
- Soil: Light, sandy, well-drained soil.
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overwatering to prevent excessive leaf growth.
- Harvesting: Pick when root crown is visible or roots reach golf ball size; twist off leaves to avoid bleeding. Before autumn frost
- Storage: Excellent storage capability
- Requirements: Well-draining soil, full sun to partial shade
Why Choose Detroit 2 Beetroot?
Detroit 2 is a premium beetroot variety, perfect for professional growers seeking reliable, high-quality produce. These GMO-free seeds perform well in both field and greenhouse settings, with superior storage suitability for commercial use.
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Beetroot Detroit 2 Seeds are excellent! These Beta vulgaris subsp. conditiva seeds grew into healthy and delicious beetroots. Perfect for any vegetable garden, easy to grow, and very productive. Love them!