{"product_id":"beet-cylindra-seeds","title":"Beet Cylindra Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCylindra is a Danish heirloom beet that grows long, cylindrical roots instead of the usual globe shape, giving you far more uniform, coin-sized slices per beet. These beet seeds (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) produce smooth, dark-red roots 6–8 inches long with sweet, tender flesh that is ideal for slicing, canning, and pickling. Gardeners love it for its efficient use of bed space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for cooks and canners who want tidy, uniform beet slices and gardeners looking to fit more roots into a small planting area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer. Sow 1\/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Because roots grow downward and partly above soil, give loose, deep, well-worked ground, full sun to light shade, and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots mature in about 55–60 days. Harvest when they reach 6–8 inches long and 1.5–2 inches wide; the elongated roots stay tender even at a larger size than round beets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe long shape yields uniform rounds perfect for pickles, canning, and roasting, with minimal waste. Sweet and smooth, Cylindra is a practical workhorse for anyone who preserves beets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012857880783,"sku":"ORIVBC_09_06","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Beet-Cylindra-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266647426.png?v=1783372984","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/beet-cylindra-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}