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Unwins Beetroot Detroit 2 Seeds are a traditional favourite with gardeners. Yielding tasty, colourful roots over a long period, this is a brilliant choice for gardeners looking for a reliable beetroot to grow.
This quick to grow variety produces a high yield of beets with smooth, rich red skins.
These tasty, colourful roots can be harvested over a long period and are delicious in salads, or roasted or pickled.
This quick to grow variety produces a high yield of beets with smooth, rich red skins.
These tasty, colourful roots can be harvested over a long period and are delicious in salads, or roasted or pickled.
- Reliable performer
Sow: Mar to Jul
Harvest: Jul to Oct
Sowing Outdoors
Sow seeds thinly, direct into the required harvest position, 2.5 cm deep. Keep soil moist at all times to prevent roots from becoming dry and woody. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out to 10 cm apart.
Growing On
Use thinnings in baby leaf salads. Protect crops from frost or cold wind with fleece.
Aftercare
Beetroot can be lifted and stored in sand; ensure they are kept frost-free.
Harvest: Jul to Oct
Sowing Outdoors
Sow seeds thinly, direct into the required harvest position, 2.5 cm deep. Keep soil moist at all times to prevent roots from becoming dry and woody. When seedlings are large enough to handle, thin out to 10 cm apart.
Growing On
Use thinnings in baby leaf salads. Protect crops from frost or cold wind with fleece.
Aftercare
Beetroot can be lifted and stored in sand; ensure they are kept frost-free.
Additional Information
Name Beetroot Detroit 2
SKU WEST-30310604