Cylindra (Beta vularis), also known as Formanova or Butter Slicer, will produce long, smooth, cylindrical beets dark red in color up to 8″ in length. This is a preferred beet for uniform slicing given the shape. Easy to peel and no rings. Scab and Cercospora tolerance Germination in 14-21 days, maturity in 60 days Collected: 8/23 Germination: 97% As always, FREE SHIPPING on all items within the US Tracking available for all orders $10 and above. Orders under $10 will be shipped USPS First Class without tracking as this service begins at $4 with the Postal Service. If your order does not qualify for tracking and does not arrive in the allotted time given by Ebay, please reach out to me before opening a case within the resolution center Please, if you have any issues with your order, germination or simply need planting instructions, reach out to me and I will take care of you. I always take care of my customer