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Detroit Dark Red Beet Plant

8.95
  • -Spacing: 4 inches
  • -Days to Harvest: 60
  • -Extremely sweet flesh
  • -Each 3-Inch Pot contains 3 Detroit Dark Red Beet Plants
Plant Features

Detroit Dark Red Beet Plants produce incredibly sweet, 3-inch, red beets that keep well for pickling or as a tasty treat when cooked fresh. The tops can be harvested early and used as a salad green. This heirloom variety has been a favorite of gardeners since 1892!

Our Detroit Dark Red Beet Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be transplanted anytime after the soil temperatures reach 50°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0
  • - Add compost and ensure soil is loose and well-draining

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water consistently, keeping soil evenly moist
  • - Mulch to retain moisture

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
  • - Side-dress with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer if leaves are pale

Pruning and Training:

  • - No pruning necessary

Pollination:

  • - Wind-pollinated, no special requirements

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for leaf miners and flea beetles
  • - Use row covers if pest pressure is high

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest when roots are 2-3 inches in diameter
  • - Leaves can be harvested young for salads

Storage:

  • - Store roots in a cool, humid environment for several months
  • - Store leaves in the refrigerator for up to a week

Companion Plants:

  • - Onion: Deter pests
  • - Lettuce: Provides ground cover
  • - Garlic Bulbs: Improves flavor and deters pests
  • - Mint: Improves flavor and deters pests
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest Before the roots reach 3 inches in diameter
Production Time Single Picking
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Green
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Heirloom
Tolerates Sandy soil

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Beets

I never grew beets. I am anxious to see how they do. Plants were nice and healthy when I received them, I hope they continue to grow.

From Patti | July 26, 2024


Great

These plants arrived in very good condition and packed very well. So far they are thriving in the garden

From Phyllis | September 07, 2023


Adding to my yearly order

Packaged well and arrived promptly, as always. The beets were easy to care for, and grew large and delicious.

From Belinda | July 14, 2023


Beet plants

I received my beet plants and I just planted them so as far as the beets themselves, I can't give a review yet but as far as the plants, they arrived packed so well and fresh. I planted them in a day or so in a container and they seem very happy where they're at. I really hope that they will weather this hurricane that is going to be visiting us over the next few days. I believe that I have protected them pretty well, we'll see!!

From Carol | September 27, 2022


Great plants

Good healthy plants that ship quickly. Hoping they yield a good harvest this fall.

From Phyllis | August 18, 2022


Great Plants

This is the first time that I have tried to grow red beets. Very exciting. I am close to harvesting my first beets. I will definitely be ordering from GrowJoy again!

From anonymous | June 20, 2022


Very Pleased

Read reviews about terrible customer service and delivery from June, July. My plants arrived on time and in great shape via FedEx. I had needed to contact customer service and they don’t have a ph# listed On Their website. However they are prompt in replying to customer service requests when you submit via their website. This is first time ordering from Growjoy and will do so again next year.

From john | April 18, 2022


Exited for Beets!

I planted Detroit Red Beets a few weeks ago and am already thrilled with the outcome. To begin with, the starts from GrowJoy had more plants than I expected and they plants are already twice their original size. Root vegetable have always been a challenge for me in the rocky and clay-y soil of Pennsylvania, but all the root veggies I have ever ordered from GrowJoy have thrived. I can't wait to pickle in a few weeks!

From Nancy | July 20, 2021


Lovely beets

Received lovely beet plants.they are growing quite well.this company packages there plants so well.happy planting

From Patricia | June 07, 2021


Beets

Plants looked beautiful

From Joan | March 05, 2021


Perfect purchase

Purchase went off without a hitch. Plants arrived in intact with no issues during shipment. Plants were planted and are thriving already. Can't wait till my next purchase.

From Anthony | August 02, 2020


Beet plant

The plant looked weak when it arrived. I went ahead and planted it but it has really revived. This is my first attempt at beets so I’m not sure if it takes them awhile to get big and strong.

From Kimberly | May 04, 2020


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Good

From Nicole | October 12, 2019


Great beets

 My Beets are growing fast and look very healthy

From Joanne | July 13, 2019


customer

The beet plants arrived in great condition. They were packaged very well and well hydrated upon arrival. I planted them in my raised-bed garden and they are flourishing! They are growing by the day and look so healthy. One month to go until we have our beets - can't wait.

From Laura | June 01, 2019


Awesome company

My 3rd time ordering form GrowJoy! My beet plants arrived safely and look beautiful. Now it’s up to me to create the great harvest I anticipate can’t wait to taste them. Order from this company!! I feel good about this company and know that they are helping their community with each purchase.

From Barbara | May 16, 2019


buyer

all plants are healthy and growing well

From anonymous | July 01, 2018


Beets

The plants came in VERY HEALTHY condition & Excellent Packaging!! Now, I hope my Green Thumb Works!!!

From donna | May 10, 2018


Definitely use expedited shipping!

Not sure why the local post office wouldn't deliver them on time.

Dear Lea, Sorry to hear there was a delay in delivery. Please let us know if plants didn't arrive in good condition. GrowJoy

From Lea | June 19, 2017


Beets

Good healthy plants. packed well for shipping

From cynthia | June 03, 2017


Kelly M.

This was my first time ordering plants online so I did not know what to expect. The Detroit Dark Red Heirloom Beet plants I ordered came in a separate shipment about 1 week after the bulk of my order. The company contacted me first to notify me that the plants weren't quite ready. I appreciate that they didn't send them too soon and decrease their chance of survival. So far everything is doing very well! Will definitely be a repeat customer!

From anonymous | March 31, 2016


Mother's Day Gift

The Detroit Dark Red Beets shipped quickly and arrived in great condition, on time, and easy to track online!

From Allison | May 21, 2015


Arrived Fast and Healthy!

I was impressed with how fast my order arrived! Not to mention, each plant was healthy and packaged well.

From Aimee | June 08, 2014


Detroit Dark Red Heirloom Beets

These Red Beet plants were packed well. They were healthy and ready for planting. I will be ordering from GrowJoy again.

From Chandra | June 06, 2014


Awesome!

My Detroit Dark Red Beet plants are still perky and thriving quite well since I planted them one and a half weeks ago.

From Inez Zoe Esters | June 05, 2014


so many Beets!

The description says that there are 3-4 plants per pot. I received 1 with 4 strong plants. The rest had over 20! I teased them apart gently and planted them about 5 days ago. They all bounced back and look fantastic. I am looking forward to a bumper fall weather crop.

From Margit | September 30, 2013


Pleased with Beet plants

Received the plants alive & thriving. Thanks

From Sheila | September 27, 2013


Detroit Dark Red Heirloom Red Beet Plants

These Beet plants arrived in very good condition and seem to be doing very well in their new home.

From Robin | May 27, 2013


Detroit Dark Red Heirloom Red Beet Plant

We Love Them... Great Plant.. 5th Year Now..

From anonymous | May 20, 2013


Nice Beet plant

Great Detroit Dark Red Beet plant. Wish I'd ordered more.

From Sharon | April 09, 2013


Healthy Looking Plants

I shop online a lot, saves me time and money. I love the prices here and was thrilled when I seen how Healthy looking these plants were when they arrived.

From Tammy | April 08, 2013


Love Em !!!

We love the Tops as well as the Root Balls... Grow Large and Fast !!

From Gerald | March 19, 2013


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