Chioggia Beet Seeds For Planting (Beta vulgaris)
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With its candy-striped flesh in vibrant pink and white rings, the Chioggia beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is a visual delight that adds a playful pop to any dish. Hailing from the Italian coastal town of Chioggia, this heirloom variety offers a sweet, earthy flavor with a tender, crisp texture. Perfect for raw salads, pickling, or roasting, it brings both color and charm to culinary creations, making it a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike.
Seed Count
250 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: You can try soaking beetroot seeds in warm water for a few hours before planting to soften their hard coats and encourage quicker germination. As a cool-weather crop, start them indoors in early spring or late summer in well-draining soil with temperatures between 50-75°F, or sow directly outdoors when soil is workable, ensuring a sunny spot with partial shade tolerance. To maintain healthy plants, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding, and harvest when roots feel firm and vibrant, pulling them gently from the loosened soil.
SEED PREP
No special prep required.
SOWING DEPTH
Sow the seed 1/2” under.
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Prefers an area of full sunlight.
SOIL CONDITIONS
Prefers a loose, rich & organic soil.
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily to provide ample moisture.
GERMINATION
Typically germinates in 5 to 10 days.
PLANT HEIGHT
Tops typically grow 1 foot tall.
PLANT WIDTH
Tops spread about 8 inches wide.
PLANT SPACING
Space plants 3 inches apart.
ROW SPACING
Space rows 4 to 6 inches apart.
CROP SIZE
Produces 2” to 3” round roots.
SEASON
Annual Crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Beta vulgaris
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to grow from seed.
HARVEST
50 to 60 Days
