{"product_id":"beet-seeds-detroit-dark-red","title":"BEET Seeds, Detroit Dark Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetroit Dark Red Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red')\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic heirloom, open-pollinated beet known for deep red, sweet, tender roots. A dependable all-purpose variety, it is excellent for fresh use, canning, and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beta vulgaris 'Detroit Dark Red'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated beet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4 inches across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6 to 8 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, organic-rich, pH 6.0 to 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting, boiling, and pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanning and storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible greens from the tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in full sun in early spring or late summer in cool weather. Keep the soil evenly moist during root development. Thin seedlings to give roots room to grow, and harvest when roots reach 2 to 4 inches for the best flavor and tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSweet, rich, and classically earthy. Tender enough for fresh eating and robust enough to hold flavor through canning and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms is a seed company devoted to heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, giving home gardeners dependable seeds with the character and heritage of generations past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304494305558,"sku":"A-20-7861718","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/BEET_Seeds_Detroit_Dark_Red.jpg?v=1764174093","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/beet-seeds-detroit-dark-red","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}