Organic 'Chioggia Guardsmark' beetroot

Organic 'Chioggia Guardsmark' beetroot (Beta vulgaris), offered by the seed company Aimers

This improved heirloom variety produces flattened, globe-shaped roots, prized for their stunning and highly decorative purple and white interior zoning. The medium-green foliage forms a vigorous clump, while the root offers tender flesh with a sweet flavor enhanced by a subtle peppery note. More uniform than the traditional Chioggia, it ensures a reliable and consistent harvest, with edible tops as well.

Propagation: Direct sowing in open ground
Plant height: 30 to 45 cm
Package size: Approximately 100 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 60 days
Frost tolerance: Frost resistant
Companion plants: Lettuce, onions, cabbage
Incompatible plants: Spinach nearby

Planting and maintenance:
Sow directly in the garden at a depth of about 1.25 cm, in rows spaced 30 to 45 cm apart, in loose, rich, and well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture during germination, which occurs in one to two weeks. Thin the seedlings to about 10 cm apart to allow for good root development, using the young plants as leafy greens. Water regularly, especially during root growth, and fertilize lightly to improve the size and quality of the harvest.