Brighten your garden and your plate, no stains, just sweet flavor!
Detroit Golden Beets bring sunshine to your soil with their golden-orange roots and mellow, earthy sweetness. These heirlooms are perfect for roasting, slicing raw, or adding cheerful color to salads, without the mess of red beet juice. If you love beets but not the bleeding, this one’s for you.
Variety: Detroit Golden (Beta vulgaris)
Growth Habit: Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 13–16 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and earthy
Color: Golden-orange roots with light green tops
Planting Conditions: Direct sow in full sun; prefers loose, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline: Roots in 55–60 days
Uses: Great for roasting, pickling, raw salads, and colorful plating
Fun Fact: Golden beets don’t bleed when cut or cooked, making them a favorite for clean, vibrant dishes.
Detroit Golden beets are a joy to grow and a delight to use. Their sunny hue adds warmth to any dish, and their mild flavor pairs beautifully with herbs, citrus, and creamy cheeses. Roast them for a caramelized treat, slice them raw for a crisp crunch, or pickle them for a golden twist on tradition. Plus, no red stains on your cutting board, just pure garden goodness.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun preferred for best color and root development.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Sow ½ inch deep, 1–2 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist throughout the growing season.
🌾 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 2–4 inches apart.
✂️ Harvest: Roots are ready at 1–3 inches in diameter. Greens are also edible and delicious, harvest young for tender leaves.
