Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 200 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 55-65
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Cylindra, Beet Seeds

Cylindra beets, also known as "Formanova" or "Butter Slicer," are a unique variety of beetroot known for their elongated, cylindrical shape. These beets have a fascinating history, originally hailing from Europe, particularly Denmark, where they were developed in the early 20th century. Their distinctive shape was cultivated to make them easier to slice and can, a practical innovation that has made them popular among home gardeners and commercial growers alike.

In terms of taste, cylindra beets are mild and sweet, with a slightly earthy flavor. They are known for their tender, non-fibrous texture, making them excellent candidates for pickling, roasting, or slicing thinly for salads. Their deep red-purple skin contrasts beautifully with the vibrant, dark red flesh inside, adding an attractive element to culinary dishes.

Cylindra beets typically grow to be 6-8 inches in length and 2 inches in diameter. They are ready for harvest in approximately 55-65 days from planting, making them a relatively quick-growing beet variety. They thrive in well-drained, loamy soil with full sun exposure. When it comes to disease resistance, cylindra beets tend to be more resistant to common beet diseases like leaf spot and powdery mildew than some other beet varieties. Proper spacing is crucial, with about 2-3 inches between each plant and rows spaced 12-18 inches apart. With the right care and growing conditions, cylindra beets can yield a bountiful crop of these delicious and uniquely-shaped vegetables, making them a favorite among gardeners and chefs.

 

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Key Attributes

Sun
Sun: Full Sun
Packet
Packet: 200 Seeds
Days To Maturity (# Days)
Days To Maturity (# Days): 55-65
Botanical Name
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Product Details

Weight

0.018

Depth

0.3

Height

4.5

Width

3.25

Plant Height

12-16"

Botanical Name

Beta vulgaris

Seed Type

Seed

Additional Characteristics

Market Production

Seeds Per Gram

88

Seeds Per Pound

40,000

Row Spacing

24"

Packet

200 Seeds

Sow Depth

1/2"

Beet Shape

Cylindra

Disease Resistance

CLS

Seeds Per Ounce

2,500

Fruit Color

Red

Breed

Open-pollinated

Sun

Full Sun

Maturity

Main Season

Life Cycle

Annual

Sow Method

Transplant

Plant Spacing

2-4"

Categories

Beet

Germination

5,6,7,8,9,10

Days To Maturity (# Days)

55-65

Seeds Per Acre

11 lbs

Components

Growing Instructions

    Learning Download: How to Grow Beets

Beets are a unique root vegetable edible for both its bulb and green tops. The vegetable is a biennial, which means they flower and seed in their second year of growth, but beets are typically grown as an annual.

Before Planting: Beets grow quickly in light or loamy soils with a pH over 6.0. In general, cool temperatures produce the best flesh color. Weather temperature fluctuations will cause white rings in the roots.

Planting: Begin sowings when soil has warmed to 45°F. Sow 12-15 seeds/ft. 1/2″ deep, rows 14-18″ apart. Thin to 1 plant per 2″ when true leaves begin to show. For a continuous supply of greens and small tender beets, sow seed at 2-week intervals until 8 weeks before regular heavy frosts are expected. Sow seeds 4-6 weeks before transplanting out after heavy frosts have decreased. Sow seeds 1/2″ deep, 2-3 seeds per cell. Transplant out 3″ apart in rows 14-18″ apart.

Watering: Since beets consist of mostly water, the plant requires adequate watering to grow. Water beets at least an inch weekly if rain doesn’t supply enough moisture. Water slowly to permeate the soil and reach the root.

Fertilizer: Apply some high-nitrogen fertilizer six weeks after planting.

Days to Maturity: 14-21 days to have transplant ready, then see days to maturity for each variety.

Harvesting: Sow about 10 weeks before heavy freeze is expected. Dig under beet root and lift plants tops, wash, and store 6 months at 32°F and high humidity. Wash and put in cool location. Store cool and high humidity for best results.

Tips: Though beets can grow in partial shade, their roots may run into tree roots, so plant in deep soil.

AVG. Seeding Rate: 1M/66′, 5M/333′, 436M/acre @15 seeds/ft. and 18″ between rows.

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