Description
Beetroot Cylindra
Beetroot Cylindra is a uniquely shaped long slim cylindrical beetroot with a dark red colour of both the outer smooth skin and inner sweet tasting flesh. Ideal variety for slicing. Especially productive in small areas. Matures medium early.
Cultivation Advice Beetroot Cylindra
Sow seeds in situ in Spring after the last frost when the ground has warmed up and then plant successive sowings to early summer.
Thinly Sow 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart. Thin seedlings to 8cm apart.
Early sowings can be made indoors / heated greenhouse in modules / trays and planted out at 5cm tall after all risk of frost has passed.
Pre soaking seed in warm water 0.5 – 1 hour before sowing will speed up germination.
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