🫚 Beetroot 'Cylindra'

Sowing window (UK)	March to July
Minimum soil temperature	7°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	2 cm
Spacing	30 cm apart
Days to germination	18 days
Days to harvest	98 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Amaranthaceae

When should I sow Beetroot 'Cylindra' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Beetroot 'Cylindra' from March to July. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 7°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - beetroot will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Beetroot 'Cylindra' need to germinate?

Beetroot 'Cylindra' needs a minimum soil temperature of 7°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Beetroot 'Cylindra'?

For Beetroot 'Cylindra', sow it 2cm deep and space plants 30cm apart.

How long does Beetroot 'Cylindra' take to grow?

Beetroot 'Cylindra' takes roughly 98 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 18 days.

Is Beetroot 'Cylindra' frost hardy?

Yes. Beetroot 'Cylindra' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.