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Beet, Chioggia
Beta vulgaris
- Organic
- Alternating red and white stripes
- Sweet flavor
- 50 days
- Packet of 100 Seeds
(aka Bassano) Pre-1840 Italian historic variety, introduced to the U.S. before 1865. Named for a fishing town near Venice. Uniquely beautiful flesh has alternating red and white concentric rings that resemble a bull’s-eye. A feast for the eyes; wonderful for fresh eating and pickling. Retains markings if baked whole and sliced just before serving. 50 days. ±2,300 seeds/oz.
Learn To Grow It
This crop can be direct seeded into warm soil after the last spring frost. If you sow a section or row every two or three weeks, you can get a continuous crop.
