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Cylindra Beet Seeds

Beta vulgaris

5.00 (6 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Cylindra beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the heirloom beet seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: Beets can be harvested any time after they reach a size of 1" in diameter, usually after about two months of growth. For best taste and tenderness, do not allow beets to grow over 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The heirloom beet seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Cylindra beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 9 Inches

Color: Red

Cylindra Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Excellent product.

Speedy service

Not only did my seeds come to me quickly, but I love the mylar packaging they come in!. I have bought from a lot of different seed companies in the past 40 years and no one bothers to put their seeds in mylar. I can store left over seeds in my root cellar without fear of them drying out or getting damp.

Cylindra Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Kolton

Review

It grew well and was nicely packaged.

Cylindra Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By john Delaney

Pickle beets

I’m ready to start canning

Cylindra Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By James Jones

Fast Shipping

Have planted a few in a container garden size. Wanted to try them soon. I have never ate this style of beet. Easy to plant per seed in good soil on a container garden. Excited to try them when harvested. Please send a reminder in 60 days and will leave another review.

Cylindra Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By Mary McKee

Great Variety

I grow this variety every year and reorder these seeds regularly. If you pickle beets this is a great variety for that. The long beets make uniform sliced for pickling and my germination rates are wonderful. Can't say enough good about this company. Reliable company with great prices.

Cylindra Beet Seeds 5.0
Review By John Bigham, Jr.

Fabulous Packaging!

First of all, I love cylindra red beets, because of their long shape and tender dark red flesh. They are a great canning beet! Second is, Everwilde has the BEST packaging! The gold foil packets with the peasant art on them is absolutely beautiful! (not to mention the extended shelf life these packets offer!) I will be saving these packets for future seed storage!
I will be ordering more from Everwilde!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,200 Seeds) $5.96 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $9.60 $8.33 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $15.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $67.50 -+
10 Lb Mylar (4.54kg) $120.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $285.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $540.00 -+
100 Lb Bulk Bag (45.4kg) $1,050.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

The Cylindra Beet has a long smooth root that can be up to 8" long. This trait makes it excellent for uniform slicing, and it can produce four times more slices than other varieties. This beet is dark red, free from rings, sweet, and easy to peel, so it is excellent for canning. It has small reddish-green tops and matures in about 60 days.
Though Cylindra heirloom beets hail from Denmark, beets seem to have originated in the Mediterrenean region, where people grew them for thousands of years. Later, beets grew in Germany and Holland and were used as cattle fodder; they were later imported to England for this purpose, but the poor began to raise them for an affordable food source. American colonists later brought them to the New World, where they became a commonly enjoyed food both for their roots and their greens. According to historians, George Washington experimented with beets, cross-pollinating them to create new varieties.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Cylindra beet seeds outside 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Soften the heirloom beet seeds by soaking them in water for 2 hours, then plant in full sun and well drained soil. Sow them 1" deep and 1" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure good contact with the soil, and germination should take place in 5-15 days. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.

Growing: Since each beet "seed" holds up to 8 actual seeds, the seedlings will need to be thinned to 3" apart. The uprooted plants do well as a second crop, as transplanting them will set them about 2 weeks behind the original plants. Take care not to bruise the seedlings when weeding. They love cool weather, and can survive temperatures down to 25F.

Harvesting: Beets can be harvested any time after they reach a size of 1" in diameter, usually after about two months of growth. For best taste and tenderness, do not allow beets to grow over 3" in diameter. After pulling them, twist off the tops about 1" up the stem to prevent the beets from bleeding.

Seed Saving: Since beets are wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Beet plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed. In warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching each other, in a cool and humid location - plant them again in early spring. The plants will soon go to seed in the spring; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The heirloom beet seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store Cylindra beet seeds in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris

Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,200

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 9 Inches

Color: Red

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 6 reviews
5.0

Review By Excellent product.

Speedy service

Not only did my seeds come to me quickly, but I love the mylar packaging they come in!. I have bought from a lot of different seed companies in the past 40 years and no one bothers to put their seeds in mylar. I can store left over seeds in my root cellar without fear of them drying out or getting damp.

5.0

Review By Kolton

Review

It grew well and was nicely packaged.

5.0

Review By john Delaney

Pickle beets

I’m ready to start canning

5.0

Review By James Jones

Fast Shipping

Have planted a few in a container garden size. Wanted to try them soon. I have never ate this style of beet. Easy to plant per seed in good soil on a container garden. Excited to try them when harvested. Please send a reminder in 60 days and will leave another review.

5.0

Review By Mary McKee

Great Variety

I grow this variety every year and reorder these seeds regularly. If you pickle beets this is a great variety for that. The long beets make uniform sliced for pickling and my germination rates are wonderful. Can't say enough good about this company. Reliable company with great prices.

5.0

Review By John Bigham, Jr.

Fabulous Packaging!

First of all, I love cylindra red beets, because of their long shape and tender dark red flesh. They are a great canning beet! Second is, Everwilde has the BEST packaging! The gold foil packets with the peasant art on them is absolutely beautiful! (not to mention the extended shelf life these packets offer!) I will be saving these packets for future seed storage!
I will be ordering more from Everwilde!