Beet 'Cylindra'
(55 days)
200 seeds $3.00
Beet 'Cylindra' has 5-6" long, narrow roots, so you get more beets per square foot of garden space. It's a good beet for small gardens.
Cylindra beet is perfect for slicing because it makes more uniform slices than typical round beets. It's great for pickling and canning.
Beet 'Cylindra' is an heirloom vegetable from Denmark. Also known as Formanova beet. Latin name: Beta vulgaris.
Sowing Beet 'Cylindra' Seeds
Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost date, 1/2" deep. Thin to 3-4" apart. Thinnings are good for salads. Full sun.