Johnsons Beetroot Detroit 2 Seeds

Description

Johnsons Beetroot Detroit 2 Seeds, Dark red, smooth globe shaped roots with good flavour. Young baby leaves are edible and can be used in salads.

For outdoor sowingWhen April to In a prepared seed Sow thinly in rows 30cm apart. Cover with 2.5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 7-21 days. For continuous crops sow every 2-3 When large enough thin to 10cm apart. Keep moist and weed June to October, start to harvest when golf ball size for baby beet. Twist the tops off as this prevents the sap from ‘bleeding’.

A popular high yielding variety with firm smooth, globe shaped roots and rich dark red, good quality flesh. Stores well once harvested.

Sow time: Apr-Jul
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Oct