Golden color, mellow flavor
Bring a different kind of beet to your vegetable garden. Golden Detroit produces round roots with orange skin and golden yellow flesh, giving roasted vegetables, salads and side dishes a warm splash of color. Its mild, sweet flavor makes it an appealing choice when you want to try something beyond familiar red beets.
Why grow Golden Detroit?
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Colorful roots: Golden interiors look beautiful sliced or roasted.
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Two useful harvests: Enjoy the roots and tender, young beet greens.
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A cool-season favorite: A practical addition to spring and fall vegetable beds.
What's in the pack
35 Golden Detroit beet seeds (Beta vulgaris). Seeds for planting; harvested roots and live plants are not included.
Growing at a glance
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Light: Full sun.
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Harvest: Approximately 55–60 days from sowing, depending on conditions.
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Sowing depth: ½ inch.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart; leave 12–18 inches between rows.
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Soil: Loose, fertile and well-drained.
Simple planting guide
Sow directly outdoors during cool weather. Spring planting can begin about 2–3 weeks before your average last frost when the soil is workable. Keep the seedbed evenly moist; seedlings generally appear within 7–14 days in suitable conditions. Thin crowded seedlings early so roots have room to develop. Water consistently and harvest while roots are young and tender.
Common questions
Can I eat the leaves?
Yes. Tender young greens can be harvested for cooking.
Why are my roots staying small?
Crowding and uneven watering can limit root development. Give plants adequate spacing and steady moisture.
