Chioggia Beet Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

a stunning fresh presentation. Named for the fishing town near Venice, it has been a garden favorite since the 1800s. Who it's for Perfect for home cooks and market gardeners who want a sweet, mild beet with eye-catching striped flesh for raw salads and colorful plates. How & when to plant Direct sow beet seeds 2–3 weeks before your last frost, with successions into late summer. Sow 1/2 inch deep, 1 inch apart, in rows 12–18 inches apart, thinning to 3–4 inches. Give full sun to light shade and steady moisture. Grows well in USDA zones 2–10. Harvest Roots are ready in about 55–60 days. Pull when 2–3 inches across for the sweetest, most tender flesh; the ring pattern shows best in smaller roots and when eaten raw. Benefits & uses Slice thin to show off the pink-and-white rings in salads and carpaccio, where the mild, sweet flavor shines. Chioggia can also be roasted, though heat softens the striping; the greens are tasty cooked like chard. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Chioggia Beets From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.