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Beet Seeds, Cylindra Formanova Bulk Pack

Beta vulgaris
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Unique long carrot-like dark red roots provide more uniform slices than round varieties. The tops are excellent greens for salads. Use fresh, diced, canned, pickled or frozen. Tops are great for salads. Beets grow quickly and can be re-sown every 2 weeks until mid-summer.

  • SKU: 142167
Growing Information Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Grow best in
Grows
Best In:
Full Sun
Days to germination
Days to
Germination:
10 to 12 days
Water needs
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to maturity
Days to
Maturity:
45 to 65 days
Key Features Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • Plant Type: Vegetable
  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
  • Fill Weight (grams): 11
  • Approximate Seed Count: 550-575
  • Planting Method: Sow Direct
  • Plant Lifecycle: Annual
  • Seed Type: Heirloom
  • Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
  • Flavor: Sweet flavor
  • Companion Planting: Plant near bush beans, cabbage, lettuce or kohlrabi but away from pole beans.
  • Preparation Ideas: Cylindra beets grow more uniform than other types of beets. Great for pickling.
Instructions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
Sow seed directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. Plant in fertile well drained soil. Water adequately in dry weather.
  • Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
  • Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
  • Plant Spacing: 8 cm (3")
  • Row Spacing: 30 cm (12")
Suggestions Chevron Down Chevron Forward
  • To prevent beet bleeding, it is best to remove the skin after cooking.

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