Cylindra

Garden type. Leaves green with red veins and petioles. Root half buried. Mostly single, narrow roots with dark red, semi-smooth skin. Roots 3.5-7.5" long, 1-2" in diameter, and weigh 2.5-6 oz. Flesh purple with thin, white rings. Good texture both raw and cooked, moderately sweet and mild flavor. Acquired by SSE from Earl May Seed & Nursery. A variety named 'Cylindra' has been available in the U.S. since at least 1963. SSE Accession # 106261