{"product_id":"cylindra-beet-58-days","title":"Cylindra Beet (Heirloom 58 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cylindra Beet is shaped more like a fat carrot or thin rutabaga than a traditional beet, 6 to 8 inches long and 1 1\/2 to 2 inches in diameter. The dark red roots taste great and are ideal for slicing, either fresh or pickling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e300 seeds\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #327138;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature: \u003c\/b\u003eOptimum soil temperatures 50-85\u003cspan\u003eºF\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eSoaking the seed overnight aids in germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Sowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/2” deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 1-2 seeds per cell\/pot. Thin to 1 seedling per cell\/pot. Transplant outdoors when the first true leaves appear, 3” apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors: \u003c\/b\u003eEarly spring with soil temperatures at least 50ºF. Sow 1-2” apart, thin when plants are 2-4” tall, 3-4” apart. Germination is slower at lower soil temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does a packet plant:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-25 foot single row  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Begin picking at 1” for baby beets and up to 3” across for the most tender and best tasting. For best storage cut off the greens 2” above the top of the beet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCylindra Beet “seeds” are actually fruits that contain multiple seeds inside with several seedlings emerging from one seed. Use the thinned seedlings for beet greens or plant a heavily seeded row for baby beet greens. Beets need to grow rapidly and evenly by providing soil rich in organic matter and adequate moisture. Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":440960778248,"sku":"00030","price":2.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/cylindra-beet-heirloom-58-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds-346.jpg?v=1701896906","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/cylindra-beet-58-days","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}