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Forono Beet

Forono Beet

Sugar Sweet and Easy to Slice

  (7 customer reviews)



Smooth, cylindrical shape—for perfectly round slices every time. Resists bolting, won’t go corky or soft if harvest is delayed. 60 DAYS.

Seed Counts: 1 oz. of beet seeds contains about 1,200 seeds and sows a 100-ft. row.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.

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Product Details
Zones: 3 - 9 annual
Height: 18-20 inches
Spacing: 3-4 inches between plants; 12-24 inches between rows
Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
Spread: 10-12 inches
Sun/Shade: full sun
Germination: 8-10 days
Days To Maturity: 60 days
Yield: 150 pounds/100 foot row
Fruit: Elongated shape. Sweet, smooth skinned. Ruby red.
Comments: Beets are tender and extra juicy even if harvest is delayed. Small, dark green tops are sweet, edible. Tolerant to downy mildew. Resists bolting. Catalog names-they are not separate varieties, but the same. Forono was the original name before being changed to Cylindra.
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Forono Beet Ships In Both Spring And Fall
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 -  Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Can't Beat this Beet
Reviewed By: Ellen (Helena, MT)
I must say that this beet is the very BEST I have ever planted in Montana. One year is was about 3 weeks late in harvesting and the beets stood up to it. I have been told I make the best pickled beets ever...I think it has much to do with the Forono Beet seed tape I use. Thanks Gurneys.

 -  Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Fondo Beet
Reviewed By: Joe Redder (Genoa, NY)
I have tried all kinds of beets for pickling , And after a review of trying the best ive ever have used is the Fondo Beet,Great Taste and is great for pickling, But make sure you hoe the dirt to the top of each beet, We dug some and were 3 feet long. Thats the best we had in July 23,2010 i would referr that to anyone !

 -  Monday, June 21, 2010
Easy to slice
Reviewed By: Valerie (Baltimore, Maryland)
I am so impressed with these beets. The cylindrical shape make them very easy to slice. I don't skin them, the skin is quite thin. But best of all, the germination rate was almost 100% and I no problems with disease.


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Buying Options
Forono Beet - Pkt.
14262 - For each offer ordered, get approx. 400 seeds.
Price:Each - $2.49
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Forono Beet - 1 oz.
14263 - For each offer ordered, get 1 oz.
Price:Each - $5.99
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Forono Beet - Seed Tape (15')
16653 - For each offer ordered, get 1 tape.
Price:Each - $4.99
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Forono Beet
Sugar Sweet and Easy to Slice

  (7 customer reviews)

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Smooth, cylindrical shape—for perfectly round slices every time. Resists bolting, won’t go corky or soft if harvest is delayed. 60 DAYS.

Seed Counts: 1 oz. of beet seeds contains about 1,200 seeds and sows a 100-ft. row.

This item ships at the proper planting time for your region in both spring and fall.
If the current shipping season is closed, your order will ship at the proper time in the next season.
Product Details
Zones: 3 - 9 annual
Height: 18-20 inches
Spacing: 3-4 inches between plants; 12-24 inches between rows
Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
Spread: 10-12 inches
Sun/Shade: full sun
Germination: 8-10 days
Days To Maturity: 60 days
Yield: 150 pounds/100 foot row
Fruit: Elongated shape. Sweet, smooth skinned. Ruby red.
Comments: Beets are tender and extra juicy even if harvest is delayed. Small, dark green tops are sweet, edible. Tolerant to downy mildew. Resists bolting. Catalog names-they are not separate varieties, but the same. Forono was the original name before being changed to Cylindra.
Shipping: View Shipping Schedule
Forono Beet Ships In Both Spring And Fall
Unable to ship to:

Customer Reviews
Overall Rating:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers

Sort Reviews: Newest | Oldest | Highest Rating | Lowest Rating 

 -  Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Can't Beat this Beet
Reviewed By: Ellen (Helena, MT)
I must say that this beet is the very BEST I have ever planted in Montana. One year is was about 3 weeks late in harvesting and the beets stood up to it. I have been told I make the best pickled beets ever...I think it has much to do with the Forono Beet seed tape I use. Thanks Gurneys.

 -  Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Fondo Beet
Reviewed By: Joe Redder (Genoa, NY)
I have tried all kinds of beets for pickling , And after a review of trying the best ive ever have used is the Fondo Beet,Great Taste and is great for pickling, But make sure you hoe the dirt to the top of each beet, We dug some and were 3 feet long. Thats the best we had in July 23,2010 i would referr that to anyone !

 -  Monday, June 21, 2010
Easy to slice
Reviewed By: Valerie (Baltimore, Maryland)
I am so impressed with these beets. The cylindrical shape make them very easy to slice. I don't skin them, the skin is quite thin. But best of all, the germination rate was almost 100% and I no problems with disease.


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