Cylindra beet
Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Cylindra' beet (Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra') is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is open-pollinated and reaches maturity in about 50 days. The upright plants need little care.
Pairs well with Bauer lettuce, America spinach, and Dukat dill.