Beetroot Detroit Dark Red (DDR) isa classic, globe-shaped beetroot variety with smooth, dark red skin and blood-red flesh. It is known for its sweet, tender, and earthy flavor and is a high-yielding, adaptable crop with bright green leaves that have red veins.

Root and leaves

• Shape: Globe-shaped
• Skin: Smooth and dark red
• Flesh: Blood-red, with some light red zoning
• Leaves: Bright green with red veins 

Growing characteristics

• Maturity: Ready to harvest 55–65 days after sowing
• Growing conditions: Prefers cool seasons, full sun, and well-drained, fertile soil
• Yield: High-yielding
• Disease resistance: Good resistance to common beetroot diseases 

Culinary uses

• Versatile for salads, roasting, pickling, and juicing
• The greens are also edible