Description
Cylindra is a heirloom beet shaped like a fat carrot, 6 to 8 inches long and 1 1/2 to 2 inches across. Dark red roots taste sweet and cut into even slices.
Sow 1/2 inch deep outdoors in early spring once soil reaches 50ºF. Sprouts in 5-10 days at 50-85ºF. Thin to 3-4 inches apart. One seed fruit holds several seeds.
Features
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Cylindrical roots ideal for slicing
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Good fresh or pickled
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Thinned seedlings usable as greens
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Seed count: 300 seeds
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Germination: 5-10 days
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Sowing depth: 1/2 inch deep
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Packet plants: 20-25 foot single row
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Plant spacing: 3-4 inches apart
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Days to maturity: 58 days
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Germination temperature: 50-85ºF soil
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Seller: Seed & Bulb
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VerifiedGood sprouting and the roots came out nice and even.
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r*****j
VerifiedReally sweet roasted. Will plant these again.















