Forono cylindrical are the coveted, deep red, Italian heirloom that grows long and slender. They have an extra-earthy and sweet flavor and are easy to peel. Only a small part of the root grows under ground so we have no problem knowing when it’s time to harvest these. You’ll also find they’re nice to work with in salads because you can easily slice them up uniformly. Forono beets have very pretty, delicious and nutritious greens with red veins that are a little more delicate than red and golden beet greens