Cylindra beetroot seeds – 20-30 cm cylindrical roots, excellent for slicing and pickling. High yield, deep-red color, rich flavor.
Cylindra beetroot is a prolific variety suitable for both early and second sowing. The root is half-long, cylindrical — easy to slice into uniform rings. Especially practical for canning.
Growing
Sow in April–May or July. Plant spacing 10 cm, row spacing 30 cm.
Harvest in September–October. Uses: vinegar-pickled beetroot, roasted beetroot, salad rings.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cycleOverwintering
Fruit/Flower colorCrimson
Plant height (cm)30 cm
Growing timeMid-season
Row spacing (cm)40 cm
Plant spacing (cm)15 cm
Sowing timeApril, May, June, July
Sowing depth (cm)3 cm
Seed requirement (g/10 m²)12 g/10 m²
Seeds per gram80
Avg. germination time (days)10 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)14 °C
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)September