Description
| Seeds | 2 grams (200 seeds) $3.85 |
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Chioggia
Heritage: Bassano del Grappa (Veneto), Northern Italy
Brought to North America in the 1840’s, and offered in the Boston M & F Burr Seed Catalogue in the early 1860’s.
The slightly flattened, bright crimson globe root grows to 2” (5cm) in diameter. When cut open, they display a beautiful pattern of alternating white and crimson rings remaining bright and cheerful even when roasted. Flavour is a mild, sweet earthiness. Greens are also mild and delicate in flavour when picked young. A specialty variety remaining sweet and tender all summer long. Good for pickling. Able to tolerate heat and drought. Matures in 55-65 days. (100 seeds/g)
Tips for Growing Bodacious Beets! When the soil has slightly warmed sow seeds ½” (1cm) deep. Space them 1” (2.5cm) apart if planting solely for use of their greens, and 3” (7.5cm) apart if your preference is for use of the root. Beets enjoy a location providing full sun, and well drained soil. Adapted to growing in cooler conditions, they excel in spring and late summer when the days are warm, and the nights cool. The most suitable companion plants for Beets are: bush beans, onions, and lettuce. Beware: pole beans and beets do not get along! Beets usually germinate within 5-10 days (55-80ºF/13-27ºC).
