Formanova

Variety

Formanova

created by Marc S. at 06.04.2021

Features

Fruit shape

elongated

round-oval

cylindrical

Location

deep soil

sunny to semi-shady

Color

wine red

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Long, cylindrical shape. Dark red, practically without rings. Red-leaved, beets sit well above the ground. Good for harvesting and good for storage. (distinguished by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety).

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Easy and grateful culture. Germination period: 8-15 days at 15-20 ° C. Water regularly. If sowing is close, harvest small beets continuously for singling. Do not fertilize too much (nitrate). Recommended cultivation period: 4 years.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Diseases

Downy mildew

Angular leaf spot of cucumber

Black spot of roses

Red spot disease

Pests

Beet fly

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