Little Veggie Patch Co - BEETROOT 'DETROIT' HEIRLOOM SEEDS

Sweet, Dark Red Beetroot with Edible Foliage

Grow Little Veggie Patch Co Beetroot 'Detroit' Heirloom Seeds, a popular all-purpose red beet variety producing uniform, smooth roots with sweet, tasty, dark blood-red flesh.

The attractive foliage can also be picked and enjoyed as salad greens, making this a versatile addition to the home vegetable garden. This variety was first introduced in the 19th century.

Growing Information

• Variety: Beetroot 'Detroit'
• Type: Heirloom beetroot
• Root: Uniform and smooth
• Flesh: Dark blood red, sweet and tasty
• Foliage: Edible and suitable for salad greens
• Soil pH: 6.5–7.0
• Spacing: 15–20cm
• Sowing Depth: 1cm
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Companion Plant: Onions
• Approx. No. of Seeds: 60

When to Plant in Australia

• Zone 1: September–April
• Zone 2: July–April
• Zone 3: Anytime
• Zone 4: Anytime

How to Grow

Soil

Prepare well-dug, free-draining soil with cow manure and compost approximately one week before planting.

Position

Plant in a position with full sun to part shade.

How to Plant

Soak the seeds in water overnight before planting to help with germination.

Sow the seeds directly into the vegetable patch at a depth of approximately 1cm. Once the seeds germinate, thin the seedlings to provide enough space for the remaining plants to grow.

Perfect For

• Home vegetable gardens
• Growing beetroot from seed
• Fresh salads and home cooking
• Harvesting both roots and edible foliage
• Gardeners looking for an all-purpose beetroot
• Growing heirloom vegetables
• Gardening gifts

Seed Sourcing: Locally sourced in small batches to maintain maximum viability for germination

Shipping

This product cannot be shipped to Western Australia.

Founded in Melbourne in 2008, The Little Veggie Patch Co (LVPC) is all about making it easier for everyone to grow their own food, whether you have a backyard, balcony or small urban space. Known for its heirloom seeds, LVPC began its seed range in 2009 with four tomato varieties and has since grown to more than 50 varieties of vegetables, herbs and garden favourites.

Explore our The Little Veggie Patch Co collection and start growing your own food at home.