Ferry Morse Beet-Detroit Dark Red
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Item # 1230
UPC # 11192401926
Product Description
BEET, DETROIT DARK RED, MORSE'S STRAIN
High in Vitamins A, B2, B6 and C. Dark red, globe-shaped roots have crisp, sweet, tender flesh. A Ferry-Morse introduction; ideal for home canning and pickling. This packet will plant approximately a 24 foot row.
Days to Germination
8 - 10
Days to Harvest
60 - 60
Planting Depth
1 -1
Plant Spacing
4 - 4
Spacing Rows
18 Inches - 18 Inches
Preserve By
Canning & Pickling
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
Sow in row as soon as ground can be worked. After planting, press soil down firmly. Performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. When tops are about 6 inches tall, pull plants until roots are 4 inches apart. Harvest when roots are 3 inches in diameter.
PLANTING INFO/DIRECTIONS
The small, slender tops make delicious greens. Beets can be grown repeatedly during the season for a bountiful crop.
