Cylindra Beet beet/chard
Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra (Formanova) Beet'
USDA zones5 to 5
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Cylindra Beet (Beta vulgaris 'Cylindra (Formanova) Beet') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, so it fits easily in a small bed. Bees and butterflies visit it.
Pairs well with Cherry Belle radish, Garlic, Basil, and Nasturtium.