The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system, located between the breast bone and heart. It produces lymphocytes, is important for T cell maturation (T for thymus-derived). The major (encapsulated) lymphatic organs are the lymph nodes, thymus and spleen.
Days to Harvest / Harvesting and Storing: Days to maturity will vary with beet variety but expect it to be about 55 days, from seed. Harvesting Beets: You can start harvesting greens when they are a couple of inches tall. The greens are most tender before they reach 6 inches. Beetroots are ready to harvest when they are approx.
How to Sow. 1  Sow beet seeds in well-worked, well-drained soil in full sun after danger of frost in spring. 2  Beets are sensitive to acidic soils and prefer a pH of 6.0 â 7.0. 3  Sow thinly in rows 12 inches apart and cover with Â½ inches of fine soil. 4  Seedlings emerge in 14-21 days. 5  Thin to stand about 3 apart when seedlings are 1-2 tall.