Organic Forono Beetroot - Beta vulgaris
Organic Forono Beetroot - Beta vulgaris
Organic Forono Beetroot - Beta vulgaris
Beta vulgaris Forono
Beet, Beetroot
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Description
The 'Forono' Beetroot is a late and productive variety, with semi-external growth. Its root is long and cylindrical with a rounded end. Its skin is smooth. Its dark red flesh is very tasty. It is firm, which allows for obtaining regular slices. Sow from February to April in a warm place, then in open ground until May. Harvest from July to November.
Beetroots are biennial root vegetables. The first year is devoted to the accumulation of nutrients in the root. In the second year, the plant draws from this reserve to produce flowering and seed production. The edible root is harvested in the first year, but if you want it to go to seed, you must reserve some plants and wait until the following year. Sometimes called red carrot or red root, beetroot varieties differ in their colour: there are red, white, yellow, orange, or pink varieties, as well as their shapes, such as cylindrical, spherical, or oval, and their carbohydrate content.
They can be classified into three main categories:
- vegetable beetroots are usually planted in gardens,
- sugar beetroots are grown in open fields to extract sugar,
- and finally, fodder beetroots intended for livestock but also delicious in human diets.
Beetroot is not only a carbohydrate-rich food, but it is also known for its high content of vitamins and minerals, especially potassium.
Storage: once the beetroots are harvested, they should dry out entirely on the ground for a full day. To store them throughout the winter, keeping them in a cool and dark place such as a cellar or pantry is advisable. You can bury them under a layer of dry sand to optimise storage and preserve their taste qualities.
Gardening tip: beetroots should be planted in full sun and cool soil. To maintain these two conditions, consider mulching around the plants.
Organic or "AB" seeds come from plants grown organically (without the use of plant protection products). They undergo no post-harvest treatment. These seeds are suitable for organic market gardening.
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Botanical data
Beta
vulgaris
Forono
Chenopodiaceae
Beet, Beetroot
Mediterranean
Biennial
Planting and care
For early cultivation: sow in trays from late February to April. The seeds are assembled in glomerules so that several plants will emerge. Transplanting is usually done when the first sowings occur in the ground, usually in April. When the seedlings reach 10 cm (4in) and have five leaves, they should be placed in the open ground, spaced 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) apart, selecting the most vigorous ones. This method allows for harvesting from May to July.
For seasonal cultivation: sow directly in the open ground from mid-April to July. Beets like cool and loose soil. Start by loosening the soil with a rake. Add some ash if necessary, as beets require a lot of potash. Then, add well-rotted manure or compost to the furrows. Once the seedlings reach 10 cm (4in) and have five leaves, thin them out, spacing them 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) apart. If you choose to have multiple rows of beets, space them 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10in) apart, selecting the most vigorous ones. Harvesting can be done from July to October.
Cultivation: water regularly during hot and dry weather to prevent the roots from lignifying. Beets do not pair well with leeks. However, they can be successfully planted with lettuce, onions, or radishes. Beets are hardy and very resistant to diseases.
Harvesting: in spring, when thinning out the plants, keep the young leaves to be consumed in mixed salads. Otherwise, with planting in April, you will get your first beets as early as July. Harvesting will continue until October for sowings in July.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.