Overview Botanical Name: Beta Vulgaris Detroit Dark Red Beetroots are great sliced in salads or delicious on burgers. Whether they're eaten hot or cold they are an easy variety to grow. An excellent flavoured dark-red root vegetable its very popular for both their delicious crimson roots and baby leaves. Plant in succession for a steady crop throughout the year. They can be boiled, sliced or grated raw and are highly nutritious. Care Advice Planting Advise - Keep well-watered. For crop continuity, sow at four to six week intervals and apply liquid fertiliser often. Suitable for deep-freezing. First harvest after approximately ten weeks. Watering needs - Water well.