Detroit Dark Red

A beautiful, dark red beet that rated highly in the 2015 SSE taste evaluation. Sweet and savory, with a strong earthy flavor. Roots have dark red flesh with a narrow white rings. Mostly circular roots are 4-7" in diameter and weigh 2-5 oz. A few roots can be elliptic. Dark green leaves with purple petioles. Roots are easy to harvest as they are rather shallow in the soil. Skin can be a bit rough, especially at the shoulders. BRIX score: 11.5. Acquired by SSE from Henry Field's Seed and Nursery Co. SSE Accession # 106260