{"product_id":"beet-detroit-dark-red-organically-grown-seeds","title":"Beet, Detroit Dark Red (Organically Grown Seeds)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription: \u003c\/b\u003eTop-notch heirloom variety, well-known for high-quality roots. Tops are strong. A standard type for the home garden or direct market sales. Uniform, 3\" round roots store well and are excellent for fresh eating or canning. Quality tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganically Grown Seed\/ Heirloom\/ Open Pollinated\/ Non-GMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 150 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-1\"\u003eGeneral Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-2\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-3\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tabs-4\"\u003eGrowing Indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLatin Name: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain Uses: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable, both greens and beet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003c\/b\u003e55\u003cspan\u003e days to beet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExposure: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 cm (12 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCertified Organic: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Certified Organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-2\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 - 14 days at 15 - 22°C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beets are a cool-weather crop and may be sown outdoors two to four weeks before the last frost date, however, keep in mind that plants will bolt if subjected to a severe frost. We recommend sowing beets in mid-May here in Manitoba. A fall crop may be sown in September for the leafy greens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePretreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soften the seeds by soaking for 2 hours before planting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2” - 3\/4” deep. Pat down the soil to ensure very good contact between seed and soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 2” apart in rows 1 to 2 feet apart. Thin to 3”. Each beet seed is actually a cluster of seeds, so thinning is an absolute must! Thin to 3 - 4” depending on the desired size of the beet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 24\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and Nutrient Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beets require loose, well-drained soils. Loosen heavy clay by adding quality compost such as Sea Soil. Addition of Greensand to the garden beds will also help to loosen clay soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in Containers:\u003c\/strong\u003e May be grown in large, deep pots or barrels. Add 25% quality compost to the potting mix; fertilize weekly with a high-nitrogen organic plant food such as fish-based fertilizer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing (Containers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 25% quality compost to potting mix; fertilize weekly with a higher nitrogen organic plant food such as fish-based fertilizer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (Containers):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water containers deeply when top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beets provide the soil with healthy nutrients - veggies growing beside the beets will benefit from these extra nutrients. Bush beans add nitrogen to the soil and are a great companion for almost any veggie, including beets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing in Mixed Planters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Looks great in larger mixed planters. Combine with other leafy vegetables or herbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing (Garden):\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (Garden):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish (first two weeks). Once established, water weekly to maximize productivity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e For beet greens, start harvesting around five weeks, or when leaves are 3”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beets that are crowded by weeds may become tough and stringy. Avoid soils with a high nitrogen content as too much nitrogen can cause too much leaf growth and not enough root development. Providing even moisture will help prevent cracking. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"tabs-4\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitability for Indoors: \u003c\/b\u003eBeets are a specialized crop for indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49136825368819,"sku":"org17","price":4.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5693\/files\/Beet_-Detroit-Red.jpg?v=1779991410","url":"https:\/\/sagegarden.ca\/products\/beet-detroit-dark-red-organically-grown-seeds","provider":"Sage Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}