150 Chioggia Beet Seeds – Sweet Pink Skin with Red and White Rings

The “Chioggia” beet is a vibrant and flavorful root vegetable known for its unique appearance and sweet taste. It features a distinctive pinkish skin with a striking interior of alternating red and white rings. This heirloom variety, originally brought from Italy to the USA in the mid-19th century, is ideal for a range of culinary uses including pickling and baking.

Chioggia Beet Details:

• Common Name: Chioggia Beet
• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
• Plant Type: Root Vegetable, Taproot
• Color: Pinkish Skin with Alternating Red and White Rings
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Planting Season: Cool Season
• Days to Maturity: Approximately 60 Days
• Plant Height: 8-10 Inches
• Fruit Size: Roots typically measure 3-4 Inches in Diameter
• Plant Spacing: 2-4 Inches apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2 Inch
• Sowing Method: Direct Sow

Features:

• Heirloom Variety: Cherished for its historical and cultural value.
• Growth: Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for container gardens.
• Microgreens and Greens: Can be harvested as microgreens in 10-14 days or as greens in 35 days.
• Growth Rate: Fast-growing, perfect for quick harvests.

Plant Chioggia beets in well-drained soil during the cool season and ensure they receive ample sunlight to achieve the best results.