Detroit Dark Red
 

Description
The shape of this variety is round with a small shoulder.  It has a fine tap root.  The tops average between 12-14 inches, and are dark green turning blood red.  Coloration is a deep dark red.  This beet is very tender, with almost no zoning.
 
Maturity
55-58 days
 
Comments
Detroit Dark Red is excellent for canning, and is very widely adapted.