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") long, with dark red flesh. Nearly two thirds of the length of the root will grow above ground, so some 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.
Details
Botanical Name
Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra'
Common Name
Cylindra Beet
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green with Red Veins
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Root
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Summer to Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Canning
- Juicing
Fruit Colour
- Dark Red
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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