Detroit Golden Beet seeds
Golden Detroit Beets are an heirloom variety of beet that has an orange-gold outer skin and bright yellow-gold inner flesh. Unlike red beets, Detroit gold beets won't bleed, and when they are cooked, they turn a more intense gold color. They are excellent for making a standout golden Borcht, for fresh salads, pickling, or juicing.
Golden beets have a flavor slightly different than their red counterparts. Gold beets solve a lot of the opportunities red beets have if you aren't a red beet fan. They have a nuttiness similar to walnuts, and a sweetness reminiscent of apples and apricots. The beet tops are also delicious and taste similar to Swiss chard or rhubarb. They are closely related after all. Detroit golden beets will reach 3" in diameter during harvest time.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:
Beta vulgaris
Plant spacing:
4-5 inches apart
Color:
Golden orange
Sowing depth:
1/2 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Pickled, juiced, dehydrated into chips, pureed into sauces, raw in beet salads,
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
55-60 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors?
No
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Detroit beet
Vine Habit:
