We planted beets for two reasons. We read how good they are for you. Second, Mom loves them. I hated them as a child. There was no forcing me to eat them. I had tried pickled beets and that was it. After that, I wouldn’t try them again.
I still don’t like pickled beets. We picked a few to boil, steamed the beet tops. Ha! It was delicious. Both of us thought the beet tops were great. The root was tasty too, but I’d take the tops over them any day!
I’ll be growing them every year from now on.
Tag Information:
Detroit Dark Red Beets
61 days to harvest. Heritage variety and most popular in beet family.Dark red, globe shaped roots have a smooth crown and small taproot. Excellent for tables, canning and freezing, and greens.
Sowing: Plant in early spring or later in summer for fall crops. Rich moist sandy loam is best.
Planting depth: 1cm (1/2″)
Seed Spacing: 2.5cm (1/4 inch)
Row width: 60cm (24″)
Thin to: 7cm (3″)
