Cylindra Beet Seeds – Long Cylindrical Beetroot
Grow elongated beets that are especially convenient for even slices, roasting, pickling and compact row planting. This packet contains 100 Cylindra-type beet seeds for cool-season vegetable gardens.
The supplier identifies this seed as Cylindra. Root length, thickness, color intensity and harvest timing can vary with soil texture, spacing, temperature and moisture, so the listing does not promise an exact root size or fixed maturity date.
Why Grow Cylindra Beets
- Long cylindrical roots produce many similarly sized slices
- Edible roots plus young beet greens
- Cool-season crop for spring and fall planting
- Works in garden rows, raised beds and sufficiently deep containers
What You’ll Receive
| Quantity |
100 seeds |
| Crop |
Beet / beetroot |
| Type |
Supplier-labeled Cylindra |
| Root form |
Elongated cylindrical type |
| Light |
Full sun to light partial shade |
Planting & Growing
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Direct sow: Beets generally perform best when sown where they will grow because developing roots dislike major disturbance.
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Sow in cool weather: Plant for spring or fall production when temperatures are moderate.
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Use loose soil: Deep, stone-free, well-drained soil helps elongated roots develop with less restriction.
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Keep evenly moist: Irregular watering can reduce root quality. Maintain steady moisture without waterlogging.
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Thin seedlings: Beet “seeds” are commonly seed clusters that can produce more than one seedling, so thinning is often necessary.
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Harvest by size: Pull roots when they reach the size you prefer rather than waiting for a fixed day count.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seeds are included?
The packet contains 100 Cylindra-type beet seeds.
Will every beet be perfectly cylindrical?
No. Cylindra is an elongated-root type, but individual root shape depends on genetics, soil texture, spacing and growing conditions.
Why can one beet seed produce multiple seedlings?
What looks like one beet seed is often a clustered seed structure containing more than one embryo. Thin extra seedlings so roots have room to develop.
Are beet greens edible?
Yes. Young beet leaves are commonly harvested as edible greens. Avoid removing too many leaves from plants you want to develop large roots.
Can Cylindra beets grow in containers?
Yes, provided the container is deep enough for elongated roots and has good drainage. Keep moisture consistent.
How long do they take to mature?
Timing varies with temperature, season, spacing and the harvest size you want. Check root development and harvest when the beets reach a useful size rather than relying on one guaranteed number of days.
