Organic 'Chioggia' beetroot

Beetroot · Amaranthaceae · Biennial

Fournisseur Biologiquement vôtre
Type de produit Seeds
Disponibilité En stock
Quantités disponibles 12
Nombre de semences par sachet About 100 seeds
$4.49

The organic Chioggia beet (Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia') is a fascinating heritage variety that transforms the vegetable patch into a true gourmet stage with its round roots and flesh marbled with raspberry pink and cream white rings. As soon as it is sliced, it reveals a spectacular concentric pattern that amazes both the gardener and the cook, while bringing a refined touch to summer and autumn harvests. Its sweet, delicate, and earthy flavor, less pronounced than that of many red beets, makes it particularly appreciated in salads, carpaccio, or roasted. In the garden, its vigorous foliage also contributes to the aesthetics of the vegetable bed and can be harvested young to enrich everyday cooking. Easy to grow, it thrives in loose, fertile, and well-drained soil, where its roots form regularly and elegantly. Its regular cultivation allows for staggered harvests and brings beautiful visual and gustatory diversity to the vegetable garden. If left to flower in its second year, it attracts pollinating insects and contributes to the ecological richness of the garden. Original, tasty, and decorative, 'Chioggia' is a beet of choice for gardeners seeking edible beauty and harvests full of character.

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Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Germination temperature
10 to 30 °C (50 to 86 °F)
Germination (days)
5 to 10 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
4 to 6 in. (10 to 15 cm)
Height
30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Sowing depth
3/4 to 1 in (2 to 3 cm)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
May to July
Sowing period
May to July
Harvest
55 days after sowing
Use
Vegetable garden, salads, roasts, marinades, fresh consumption
Companion plants
Garlic
Incompatible plants
Climbing bean, mustard