Cylindrical Beet_AH2:
A good quality cylindrical shapped beet. Ideal for early spring and fall planting. Easy to grow. 65-70 days. Great space saver. Produces uniformed long beets that are 6-8" long and 1.5-2" across. Great quality. Can be grown for spring and fall. Sow direct in garden 1/2" deep, water daily until seeds germinate. Thin seedlings to 3" apart. Great for pickling and roasting.
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How to grow beets?
Beets are one of easiest root vegetables to grow. Beets love cool climate, sow in early spring or later summer after a crop of sping vegetable. For instance, plant beets after first crop of cucumbers are harvested. Like other root vegetables, you o not need too much nigrogen for beets, apply a fertilizer with a P and K in the mix and less nitrogen. The cylindrical beets are great space savor. Sow beets in rows 8" apart, it is OK to sow a little dense at first, as beet green is a delicious and nutricious addtion your diet. Thin beets first to 2" apart, then to 4" apart for final spacing, using the thining for cooking. For more information check out the following websites:
OSU Extension Service: How to grow beets in the home garden;
University of Minnisota Extension Service: How to grow root vegetables in the home garden.