Description
250 Seeds per pack
(Beta vulgaris) 55-60 days. This is an excellent dual purpose beet, a good choice for both root and greens. The Golden Detroit Beet root is dark orange-yellow in color, with a golden interior, turning yellow when cooked. One of the fine features of this beet is that it doesn’t bleed like red beets do! The roots are very sweet and tasty, even when mature(although best when young, they will not turn fibrous as many beets do), great right out of the garden in salads, but also are wonderful pickled, boiled, steamed or stir fried. The immature tops are great in salads, and when mature have a delicious mild flavor, perfect steamed or sautéed. *For some reason golden beets can have a lower germination rate so remember to plant a few extra.
Planting Instructions for Beet Seeds
Heirloom / Open Pollinated Beets are usually direct seeded. Plant heirloom beet seeds in full sun, when the soil has warmed in Spring, ½” deep, 1″ apart, in rows 12-16″ apart. Germination occurs in 5-17 days in soil 55-70°F. When the beets start to come up, thin to 3-4″. Keep well watered, especially during root development. Harvest beet greens when they are young for the best flavor. Harvest beet root when 1-3″ across. Heirloom Beets keep for a long time when stored in moist sand.
FAQ:
How long does it take for Golden Detroit Beets to mature?
They typically mature in 55-60 days, making them a relatively quick-growing beet variety.
What makes the Golden Detroit Beet different from red beets?
The roots are dark orange-yellow with a golden interior that turns yellow when cooked, and they do not bleed like red beets, making them less messy to prepare.
What are the best culinary uses for Golden Detroit Beets?
The roots are versatile and can be eaten fresh in salads, pickled, boiled, steamed, or stir-fried. The tops are also edible and can be used in salads or cooked by steaming or sautéing.
How do the roots of Golden Detroit Beets taste when mature?
The roots remain sweet and tender even when mature, unlike many other beet varieties, which may turn fibrous over time.
Is there anything to keep in mind when planting Golden Detroit Beets?
Golden beets sometimes have a lower germination rate, so it’s a good idea to plant a few extra seeds to ensure a successful crop.
Catholic Mom in the Middle (verified owner) –
First time growing beets in late summer-fall 2023. They all “took” and we had lots of tasty sweet beets – and no messes from “beet blood.” Love gardening with St. Clare seeds!
Bud F. (verified owner) –
Awesome
Trudy Wang (verified owner) –
Ditto
Sally (verified owner) –