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WC BEET CYLINDRA

SKU: GA1023240

$3.29

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WEST COAST SEEDS BEETS CYLINDRA

  • Cylindra beet seeds are a very sweet heirloom first 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 20cm (8 inches) 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.
  • Matures in 50-70 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)

    Starting Beet Seeds

  • Direct sow 4 weeks after last frost to mid-summer.
  • Beets will not produce roots if planted when the soil is too cold.
  • Seeds will germinate in 5-12 days, depending on soil temperature.
  • Optimal soil temperature: 10-26°C (50-80°F).

    Companion Planting For Beets

  • Beets add minerals to the soil. The greens are very good for the compost. Plant with bush beans, Brassicas, corn, garlic, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, and mint. Add cut mint leaves as a mulch for beets.
  • Avoid planting beets near pole beans, as the nitrogen fixed by the beans may encourage leafy beet growth and diminished root development.
    • Weight 0.0226 lbs
    Dimensions 6 × 3.5 × 0.12 in

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