{"product_id":"os-betterave-cylindra","title":"'Cylindra' Beetroot","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eSweet, uniform, cylindrical beets, perfect for slicing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003ch3 data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"339\"\u003eBeetroot “Cylindra” ( \u003cem data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e ), offered by OSC Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"846\"\u003e A highly prized heirloom variety, “Cylindra” produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"420\"\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"438\"\u003ecylindrical\u003c\/strong\u003e roots of \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eexceptional uniformity\u003c\/strong\u003e , resulting in perfectly even slices ideal for canning, pickling, and cooking. Their \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"596\"\u003etender, sweet, dark red\u003c\/strong\u003e flesh cooks quickly and retains its color. The longer roots offer a higher yield per unit area compared to round beets. The flavorful and nutritious leaves can also be eaten as a green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"865\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sowing\u003cbr data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"881\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"907\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–45 cm \u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"941\"\u003ePackage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 375 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"964\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eHarvest time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60–70 days\u003cbr data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1026\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrost tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resistant to light frost\u003cbr data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Onions, lettuce, kohlrabi\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eIncompatible plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinach and chard (same family, nutritional competition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003ePlanting and maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eSow when the soil has warmed up, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003e1–2 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, in rows spaced \u003cstrong data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart. Thin to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e8–10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage long, well-formed roots. Water regularly to prevent toughness and fibrous rings. Keep the soil loose to allow optimal growth of cylindrical roots. Harvest when the beets reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e15–20 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length for a sweet flavor and perfect texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OSC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53068606734496,"sku":"OSC1255","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/BetteraveCylindraOSC.jpg?v=1764792064","url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/products\/os-betterave-cylindra","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}