Scientific Name (Species, Family): Beta vulgaris, Amaranthaceae
Common name(s), variety: Beetroot, Detroit 2
Type of reproductive material: Seed
Weight of 100 seeds: 1.080 g / 0.038 oz
Plant life cycle: Biennial (in nature), Annual (as a crop)
Plant Part commercially exploited: Roots
Average Yield potential tons per hectare: 15 Outdoors