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Chioggia Beet Seeds

Chioggia Beet Seeds

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~2.0 g (~130 seeds)
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This Italian heirloom from the mid-1800s got its name from a fishing village near Venice, Italy. 'Chiogga' has delicious green tops and tasty roots. Each seed produces multiple plants and the thinnings are a delightful addition to your salad. Packed with nutrition, beets are high in fiber, potassium, folic acid, and the antioxidant, betacyanin. Delicious roasted, steamed, and pickled.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 55 days

Family: Amaranthaceae

Type: Beet (Learn more)

Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops to 18" tall

Variety Info: 1"–3" pinkish/red roots with interior rings of bright pinkish/red and white; green leaftops.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, for early summer crop. 6 to 8 weeks before your average first fall frost date for late summer/fall crop. Mild Climates: Sow fall through winter.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Root disturbance delays maturity.

Days to Emerge: 5–21 days

Seed Depth: ½"

Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 4"

Row Spacing: 12"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"

Growing Info

Harvesting: For early spring sowings, harvest beets before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest before first heavy freeze. For winter sowings in mild climates, harvest in early spring. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 1"â€"3" in diameter. The smaller they are, the more tender. Greens are most tender when small, so start harvesting when they are 2" tall. You can take as much as one third of a beet plant's outer leaves without harming the root crop.

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  • Emily H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 28, 2024
    5 Stars

    We planted these beets in mid to late August as a late season crop (Wisconsin north of Milwaukee). They are doing great; the leaves are also beautiful. We covering them when the temps reach freezing at night.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Cassie H.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Oct 23, 2024
    1 Star

    Did not germinate

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • jaymi d.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 26, 2023
    5 Stars

    Quick easy good product now going to be my first stop for seeds

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Lizzy G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    5 Stars

    I live in a very warm area, so started these seeds later in the year in November. They germinated beautifully and are now happy with bushy leaves. Looking forward to eating them soon!

  • Tori E.
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    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    May 9, 2022
    1 Star

    I speed these seeds on several occasions and nothing! The first time, the chickens got them. Okay no fault but mine. They sure were happy; the little stinkers! But I planted them a second, third, and then a fourth time and still NOTHING! My kiddos were so disappointed! We planted these lollipop beets (that's how I had persuaded them to try these beets to eat) in their little garden. Now, I get the side eye from both of them when I say we should try growing them again. My 4 year old says he just doesn't think God wants him to eat them! So, now here we sit: happy hens, sad faces kids, and hungry.