Beet Chioggia – Ontario Seed Company

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

A beautiful and delicious Italian heirloom, theChioggia Beetis a home garden favourite.This variety produces light red, flattened globe-shaped roots with striking interior rings of alternating pink and white.With a classic old country taste, it is a truly unique addition to Your Garden and your kitchen.

What you need to know to Plant & Grow

Beets thrive in sandy loam with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

Planting:For a continuous harvest, sow seeds 1.2 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart in two-week intervals, beginning when the soil has warmed to 7C.Avoid sowing after mid-July.Germination takes 8-10 days.

Care:As each beet seed contains 2 to 5 seeds within, it is important to thin the young seedlings to 710 cm apart to allow for proper root formation.The thinned plants can be used as a source of tender, edible greens.Remember to fertilize. Note that the beautiful ring pattern of the root will fade after cooking.

Approx. 125 seeds/pkt