Beetroot - Over 100 Seeds

Beetroot Detroit Dark Red Seeds (Over 100 Seeds)

Grow your own high-yield, nutrient-dense root vegetables with our premium Beetroot Detroit Dark Red seeds.

This classic heirloom variety is a favorite among South African gardeners for its reliability, exceptional sweetness, and deep crimson color.

Perfect for backyard veggie patches, raised beds, or containers, this variety thrives in local climates from the Western Cape to Gauteng.

Each sustainable seed packet contains over 100 seeds, giving you an abundant harvest of both delicious earthy roots and tender, iron-rich green tops.

Why Choose Detroit Dark Red Beetroot?

1. Heirloom & Non-GMO: 100% natural, open-pollinated seeds true to their original 19th-century roots.
2. Exceptional Flavor: Sweet, fine-grained flesh with no woody texture, ideal for roasting, juicing, and pickling.
3. Dual Harvest: Enjoy both the robust round beetroots and the nutritious leafy greens in salads.
4. Disease Resistant: Naturally hardy against common garden pests and downy mildew.
5. South African Climate Friendly: Performs exceptionally well in full sun to partial shade across SA provinces.

Planting and Growing Guide

• When to Plant: Sow from August to April (Spring through to Autumn in most SA regions).
• Sowing Depth: 12mm deep directly into well-drained, loose soil.
• Spacing: Space seeds 5cm apart, thinning to 10cm apart as seedlings grow.
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial afternoon shade.Days to Maturity: Ready to harvest in 55 to 65 days.