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Beetroot - Cylindra

Beetroot - Cylindra
  • Beetroot - Cylindra
YATES
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NZ$ 4.50 including GST
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Information

Cylindra produces unique elongated, slender roots that are ideal for slicing. Smooth textured skin, with rich red flesh and a sweet, subtly earthy flavour. Perfect for roasting, pickling, grating into slaws, or adding to pasta or risotto to infuse them with vibrant beet colour.

Features

  • Tender & sweet
  • Use the leaves in salads
  • Bolt resistant

Product details

Plant space

9-12cm

Sow depth

12mm

Germination

10-14 days

Germination (days)

12 days

Row space

20-25cm

Maturity

8-9 weeks

Maturity (days)

63 days

Botanical name

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

How

Each "seed" is a cluster of 1-4 true seeds in a corky outer coating. Soak for two hours before sowing to ensure water penetrates to seeds. Sow direct where they are to grow or in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. When 3-5cm tall, separate clustered seedlings and transplant.

Care

Grow in a Sunny well-drained position. Apply Yates Thrive Fish Blood & Bone Liquid Plant Food regularly, and keep seedlings well watered. Make successive sowings every few weeks. Protect from snails and slugs.

Hint

Pick young leaves and add to salad mixes.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.