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Detroit Dark Red beet

vegetable variety in zone 7b

Detroit Dark Red beet in zone 7b

Detroit Dark Red · Beta vulgaris

Zone
7b 5°F to 10°F
Growing season
220 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 7b

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Common challenges in zone 7b

  • Cedar-apple rust pressure heavy in piedmont
  • Japanese beetles
  • Brown marmorated stink bug
  • Late summer disease pressure

Modified care for zone 7b

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Detroit Dark Red in adjacent zones

Other beet varieties for zone 7b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Detroit Dark Red beet grow in zone 7b?

Yes. Detroit Dark Red is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 7b.

Image: "Beta vulgaris, San Francisco farmers market", by Frank Schulenburg, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.

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