Cylindra Heirloom Beet Seeds:
A unique long and cylindrical beet gives 3 to 4
times more uniform slices than round beets.
Sweet, dark red roots are 8" long,
1-3/4" across. Excellent for pickling or steaming.
Dates from the 1880’s.
Keep the top of the beet covered while growing.
Baby beets make excellent eating,
and harvesting them helps the
remaining beets grow better.
Good choice for those with limited space.
Days To Maturity: 60
Approximately 75 seeds per packet.
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
Planting:
Cylindra Heirloom Beet Seeds:
Begin sowing seeds when soil has warmed somewhat
after thawing in the spring.
Sow about 10 seeds per foot, 1/2" deep
in a row or scattered in a band.
For large beets,thin to a spacing of 4-6" apart.
For a continuous supply of baby beets
or greens, sow every 14 days until late July
. Remember that the thinnings are great tasting
and an excellent vitamin and iron source!
How To Harvest Cylindra Beet Heirloom Seeds
Beets will grow in height and eventually flower.
Seeds are ready to harvest when they are dry.
The entire seed stalk can be brought in to dry
further before threshing.
Use a 1/4" and 1/8" screen to help with cleaning.
Beet seeds can remain viable for many years
under cool and dry storage conditions.
