Description

Detroit Supreme offers many improved plant characteristics over traditional Detroit types. It has a smooth, dark red, globe shaped root with tall tops. It has a refined medium sized crown and tap root. Detroit Supreme is a multi-use variety that can be used for processing, fresh markets, and home gardens.

Culinary Benefits: Beets provide an earthy flavor and aroma. This root vegetable brings a pop of color to the plate and can be utilized raw, steamed, sautéed, boiled or baked. The entire root vegetable, root/bulb, leaves and all may be used for culinary recipes, making this vegetable extremely diverse.

Health Benefits: Considered a super food due to a rich nutritional profile packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. Beets provide a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper. This root vegetable is considered to help reduce blood pressure and inflammation, while improving digestion, energy and overall brain health.

Seed Characteristics