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Beta vulgaris
This heirloom variety boasts strikingly beautiful purple and white interior zoning, making it a delightful addition to your garden. Chioggia beets have a unique sweet peppery flavour that can enhance a variety of culinary creations. With their striped stems, these beets are not only delicious but visually appealing both raw and cooked.
Size: Mature plants can reach approximately 12 to 18 in. in height, producing medium-sized beets that measure around 2 to 3 in. in diameter.
Yield: Expect a bountiful harvest, with 7g of seed sowing about 25 ft. of row, yielding approximately 50 beets per gram, suitable for fresh eating and preservation.
Taste: They offer a sweet and peppery flavour, which is ideal for salads and roasting, providing an interesting flavour experience with vibrant colour.
How to use: Enjoy the beets raw in salads, roasted, or pickled for preservation. Their unique appearance makes them a great choice for garnishing dishes.
Planting tips: Sow seeds directly in the soil 1 in. deep and space them 2 to 4 in. apart, ideally in well-drained, fertile soils. They thrive in full sun to partial shade.
Harvest tips: Beets are ready to harvest when they reach around 2 to 3 in. in diameter; pull them out gently to avoid breaking the roots. Regular harvesting encourages continued growth.
Pelleted seed.
