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Cylindra beetroot seeds are a sweet heirloom variety introduced to the US from Europe in 1892. Its cylindrical shape makes it very nice for pickling or slicing. The leaves of this beet are a little sweeter than most other beets and are very nice as salad greens. Roots grow to 8" long, with dark red flesh. Nearly two-thirds of the length of the root will grow above ground, so some gardeners like to hill up soil around each plant as the root emerges. This will keep the skins of the root very tender and protect them from insects. Cylindra beet seeds also happen to produce particularly nice micro-greens.

How to Grow Your Cylindra Beetroots:

• Suggested Planting Depth: ½ inches in rows or solid seeded
• May be started early under lights indoors and gently transplanted outside in approximately 4 weeks.
• Suggested Planting Seasons:   Spring, Summer, Fall
• Suggested Final Plant Spacing:  4 inches after thinning
• Suggested Planting Configuration: Single row or solid seeded wide row block
• Maintain a weed-free seed bed in full sun and with adequate moisture