Chioggia Beet Seeds 100 Heirloom Seeds Per Packet Non GMO Seeds

Beta vulgaris "Chioggia" A fun and unusual gourmet beet, slices reveal stunning white and pink concentric rings. Not your typical beet, that's for sure! Crisp and crunchy when raw, sweet and tender when cooked. A mild mellow flavor overall and a must have for the curious chef. An heirloom from Chioggia, Italy. Greens are flavorful. Smaller roots, around 2” round. Type: Annual Sun: Full Planting Depth: 1/2” Spacing: 12” Water: Moderate Days to Maturity/Bloom: 54 days Height: 8-10” Zones: 3-9 Plant a full month before the last expected frost. Presoak seeds for two hours before planting to soften the hard seed coat and speed germination. Direct sow in full sun and well drained soil, placing the seeds 1/2" deep and 2-4" apart in rows 1-2' apart. Add compost or other organic matter for healthy growth, and tamp down the earth above the seeds to ensure the seed's close contact with the soil. Germination should take place in 7-14 days. For companion planting benefits, plant beets with bush beans, onions, or members of the cabbage family; avoid planting them near pole beans.