Cylindra beets are ready to eat in 55 to 60 days. They look like a fat, snub nosed carrot about 2 inches around. The skin is thin, deep purple red. The flesh is fine-textured and almost never woody.  The tops are tenderer than most other beets. Bull’s Blood is grown mostly for its rich, flavorful, beautiful tops. They go from green to a vibrant dark red and are ready to eat at 35 days. The beets need 60 days and are nearly round. The flavor is not the best but they can be use