Beetroot - Chioggia

Beetroot 'Chioggia'

Latin name: Beta vulgaris L.

Beetroot 'Chioggia' is a beautiful and unique Italian variety with a striped interior in red and white. It has a mild, sweet flavour and is perfect for fresh consumption, pickling, oven roasting or raw in salads. Its decorative appearance and crispy texture make it an excellent choice for both taste and presentation.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 2 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–July (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: July–October
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 8–10 cm
• Row spacing: 25–30 cm
• Height: 30–40 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Light, nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Cultivation tips:

• Sow in batches for continuous harvest.
• Thin the plants to give each beetroot room to develop.
• The leaves are also edible and can be used in salads or as a spinach substitute.

Uses: Perfect for salads, pickling, roasting and fresh cuts in cooking.

Beetroot 'Chioggia' is both a beautiful and tasty variety that produces a colorful and flavorful harvest - a unique feature in the kitchen garden!