vegetable variety in zone 5b
Detroit Dark Red beet in zone 5b
Detroit Dark Red · Beta vulgaris
- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 days
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 70
The verdict
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About Detroit Dark Red
Sweet, earthy, classic deep-red beet flavor; uniformly round dark roots. Roasting, pickling, borscht, fresh salads. Heritage 1892 variety, the home-garden standard.
Critical timing for zone 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Detroit Dark Red in adjacent zones
Other beet varieties for zone 5b
- Bull's Blood
Earthy, sweet, intensely red; deep wine-red roots and decorative dark red foliage. Roasting, micro greens, orn…
- Chioggia
Mild, sweet, less earthy; red-and-white concentric ring patterns when sliced. Fresh raw on salads, lightly roa…
- Golden
Mild, sweet, delicate; orange-skinned yellow-fleshed beets. Fresh, roasting, salads. Less earthy than red type…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Detroit Dark Red beet grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Detroit Dark Red is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 5b.
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Image: "Beta vulgaris, San Francisco farmers market", by Frank Schulenburg, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.
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