Family: Chenopodiaceae (ken-oh-poh-dee-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Beta (BET-uh) (Info)
Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info)
Cultivar: Cylindra
 One member has or wants this plant for trade.
Category:
Biennials
Vegetables
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Burgundy
Veined
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
| 
