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.
Dig rows for your beet seeds with a shovel or hoe as soon as you can begin working the ground, or at least 30 days before your last expected frost. Beet seeds germinate in cool weather, so it is the best time to plant them. Rows should be 6 inches wide and the soil should be loosened to a 3-inch depth.