Beetroot 'Cylindrica'
Beetroot 'Cylindrica' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn. 'Cylindra; far the easiest beetroot to peel and slice. An heirloom variety with a long, deep, dark red, cylindrical root that retains sweetness even when mature. It grows to 15 - 20cm in length and up to 5cm wide. Tops are delicious steamed. Days to harvest: 60 days full-size, but you can start harvesting when still 'baby beet' size.
Product: Beetroot 'Cylindrica'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
Syn. Cylindra; by far the easiest beetroot to peel and slice. An heirloom variety with a long, deep, dark red, cylindrical root that retains sweetness even when mature. It grows to 15 - 20cm in length and up to 5cm wide. Tops are delicious steamed.
Plant type: Annual
Plant height: 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 28°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring, summer, autumn
Subtropical: All year round, avoid very hot weather
Tropical: March - July
Germination: 5 - 10 days
Depth: 12 mm deep; soak seeds in warm water for 1 - 2 hours before planting
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct into garden bed
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, add compost, pH 6.5 - 7.5; keep well supplied with water and mulch
Rows: 30 cm apart
Harvest: 60 days, start harvesting when still 'baby beet' size
100 seeds per packet
Beta vulgaris
Annual
Beetroot 'Cylindrica'
Syn. 'Cylindra; far the easiest beetroot to peel and slice. An heirloom variety with a long, deep, dark red, cylindrical root that retains sweetness even when mature. It grows to 15 - 20cm in length and up to 5cm wide. Tops are delicious steamed. Days to harvest: 60 days full-size, but you can start harvesting when still 'baby beet' size.