Beta, Beet, Beetroot 'Cylindra'

Betavulgaris

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bark River, Michigan

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | January 2004 | positive

Another beet shaped like a short fat carrot, Danvers Half Long comes to mind. Very similar to Formanova. I prefer the turnip shaped beets.

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

A very tasty beet, cylindrical in shape, so uniform slices are produced. 58 days from seed. Best planted in cool weather to prevent bol...Read More

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