Beetroot Detroit Dark Red
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| Crop Remark: |
Detroit Dark Red is an open pollinated beetroot with green leaves that are eaten in some regions. Tap roots grow to form edible bulbs that are rich in many health benefits
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| Mode of pollination: |
Open Pollinated |
Growing areas:
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Adapted to many growing regions |
Seed rate/acre:
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100 g |
Approx. seeds/gm:
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80 seeds |
Spacing:
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30 x 5 cm |
Plant growth habit:
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Excellent leaf canopy |
Maturity:
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75 - 85 days after planting |
Root / bulb colour:
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Dark red skin |
Root / bulb texture
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Medium green, medium twisting of leaf tip |
Root shape:
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Globe shaped |
Root flesh colour:
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Reddish purple |
Yield potential:
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10 - 12 tons / acre |
| Usage: |
Used in many culinary dishes; salads, soups, stew, juice |
Health benefits:
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Rich in vitamins A, B6 and C, Folic acid, potassium, iron, magnesium, carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibres |
| Available pack sizes: |
Kadogo (4 g), 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g |
