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.
In containers, you can plant the beet seeds in all directions for a full crop. Just be sure to leave at least an inch between the rim of the container and the first planting of beets. Cover and water the seeds well. Keep the soil moist and the beets should germinate within a couple weeks time.