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.
Sprinkle the soil with water until the soil is damp. Keep the soil moist while the beet seeds germinate, which takes about 14 to 21 days. Place floating sheets of clear plastic over the rows if garden pests such as leafhoppers or leaf miners are an issue. The row covers keep the insects off the beets once they sprout. If pests are not a problem, leave the rows uncovered.