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Beetroot Cylindra Seeds (Beta vulgaris)

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Description

Beetroot Cylindra is a long, smooth, dark red beet valued for its uniform shape, sweet flavour, and easy peeling. Its elongated roots are excellent for even slicing, making this variety a great choice for home gardeners, kitchen gardens, and growers wanting attractive beetroot for fresh use, roasting, bottling, or pickling. The interior flesh is deep dark red and free from rings, while the roots grow mostly underground with small reddish-green tops.

Features

  • Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
  • Variety: Beetroot Cylindra
  • Long, smooth dark red roots
  • Sweet, dark red flesh with no rings
  • Excellent for uniform slicing
  • Easy to peel
  • Roots grow mostly underground
  • Small reddish-green tops
  • Frost hardy
  • Product code: BEECYL

Why You Should Buy

Cylindra is an excellent beetroot variety for growers who want reliable performance and quality roots with strong kitchen appeal. Its elongated shape makes preparation easier than many round varieties and gives neat, even slices for cooking and preserving. This variety is especially popular for pickling, roasting, and fresh harvest use.

Growing Guide

Sowing times vary depending on your local climate. Direct sow seed 20–30 mm deep with 5–10 cm plant spacing and 30–40 cm row spacing. This variety is frost hardy, with germination typically taking 15–25 days and maturity in around 55–85 days. Seeds can benefit from washing in warm running water to help remove germination inhibitors. After washing, dry seeds again at a maximum temperature of 25°C before sowing.

Ideal Uses

  • Uniform slicing
  • Pickling and bottling
  • Roasting
  • Fresh garden harvests
  • Home vegetable gardens

FAQs

What makes Cylindra beetroot different from round beetroot?
Its long cylindrical shape makes it easier to create neat, even slices and gives more uniform results in the kitchen.

Is Beetroot Cylindra good for pickling?
Yes, it is an excellent variety for pickling, bottling, and slicing.

How deep should I sow the seeds?
Direct sow at approximately 20–30 mm deep.

How long does it take to germinate?
Germination usually takes 15–25 days depending on temperature and conditions.

How long until harvest?
This variety generally reaches maturity in around 55–85 days.

Is it frost hardy?
Yes, Beetroot Cylindra is frost hardy.