1# RUBY QUEEN BEET SEED

Detroit Dark Red Beets are a classic, time‑tested red table beet variety, especially prized for their deep color, sweet flavor, and dependable performance in home gardens.

Quick Overview

• Type: Table beet (root + greens)

• Root color: Deep dark red

• Shape: Round to globe‑shaped

• Flavor: Sweet, earthy, tender

• Use: Fresh eating, roasting, boiling, pickling, canning

• Days to maturity: ~55–65 days

• Greens: Edible and flavorful

Why gardeners love Detroit Dark Red

• ✅ Reliable heirloom variety (introduced in the late 1800s)

• ✅ Uniform roots with rich interior color

• ✅ Excellent sweetness when harvested young

• ✅ Performs well in cool climates

• ✅ Good both for roots and beet greens

Growing tips

• Planting time:

  • Early spring (as soon as soil can be worked)

  • Late summer planting for fall harvest

• Soil: Loose, deep, stone‑free soil for smooth roots

• Spacing:

  • Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart

  • Rows 12–18 inches apart

• Sun: Full sun to light shade

• Water: Consistent moisture prevents woody roots

Tip: Each “seed” is actually a cluster—thinning is essential.

Harvesting

• Baby beets: 1½–2 inches (extra sweet)

• Full size: 2½–3 inches in diameter

• Overgrown roots can become woody

• Harvest greens young for best flavor

Kitchen notes

• Classic beet for pickling

• Excellent roasted, boiled, or grated raw

• Greens can be sautéed like spinach

• Color holds well for canning and storage