Description
250 Seeds per pack
(a.k.a. Butter Slicer or Formanova) (Beta vulgaris) 46-80 days Cylindra Beet is uniquely shaped beet is long and narrow, making it easy to peel and produces more uniform slices than your typical round beet. The Cylindra Beet is well suited to gardens with little space or for those who pack a large number of varieties into there garden, with growth being down instead of out. Highly productive variety. Root is sweet and tender, smooth and ringless. Cylindra greens are small, reddish green, and edible. Great for canning, pickling, and eating.
Planting Instructions for Cylindra Beet Seeds
Heirloom / Open Pollinated beets are usually direct seeded. Plant beet seeds in full sun, when the soil has warmed in Spring, ½” deep, 1″ apart, in rows 12-16″ apart. Germination occurs in 5-17 days in soil 55-70°F. When the beets start to come up, thin to 3-4″. Keep well watered, especially during root development. Harvest beet greens when they are young for the best flavor. Harvest beet root when 1-3″ across. Heirloom Beets keep for a long time when stored in moist sand.
FAQ:
What is unique about the shape of Cylindra Beets?
Cylindra Beets are long and narrow, unlike typical round beets, which makes them easier to peel and perfect for producing uniform slices.
How long does it take for Cylindra Beets to mature?
They mature in 46-80 days, providing a flexible harvest time depending on desired size and use.
What are the benefits of growing Cylindra Beets in small garden spaces?
Their vertical growth habit, going "down instead of out," makes them ideal for compact gardens or for those who want to grow multiple varieties in limited space.
What are the culinary uses of Cylindra Beets?
They are excellent for canning, pickling, and fresh eating due to their sweet, tender, smooth, and ringless texture.
Are the greens of Cylindra Beets edible?
Yes, the small, reddish-green tops are edible and can be used in salads or as a nutritious green in various dishes.
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