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Beet - Chioggia

SKU: BE23503A
CA$3.90
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Approximately 55 - 65 seeds per gram
Beta vulgaris
Lot# BE23503
​​​​​Chioggia is a striking and colorful Italian heirloom beet variety that has been grown in home gardens since at least the 1840's.  The beets have a light red, flattened globe-shaped root with colorful interior rings of alternating pink and white. When roots average around 5 cm (2") diameter in size, it is a good time to harvest.  They have a good old fashioned sweet flavour and can be baked whole and or sliced just before serving.
Planting Instructions: 
  • Direct sow beets in April to June when soil temperatures have warmed up to at least 10˚C (50˚F).  You can soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing as this will aid in germination, or direct sow at a depth of 5-12mm (¼ - ½”).   String a row and etch a furrow about 5mm (½”) deep with a hoe and sow 15-20 beet seeds per 25cm (12”).   Cover seeds lightly with soil and water lightly, keeping soil moist while seeds are germinating.  Space out rows 35-45cm (14-18”) apart.  When beets are about 5cm (2”) high, thin to one plant every 5-12cm (2-5”).  Weed as required until beets have the advantage.
  • Soil Conditions:  Well worked rich, loose well-drained soil. Ideal pH: 5.5-7.5.
  • Planting Depth:   12mm (½") deep. Space rows 35-45cm (14-18") apart. 
  • Germination:  10-15 days.
  • Height at Maturity: Tops are 40-45 cm, (16-18") tall.  Spread is about is 20-30cm (8-12”) wide. 
  • Days to Maturity:   45-60 days for maturity
  • Watering:    Beets require a regular supply of water.  At least 2.5cm (1”) of water a week ensures good growth, whether vegetables are grown in single or wide rows. The amount of rain that falls during the week will help supplement how much you should water your garden.  Soil should remain mildly moist.
  • Sun/Shade:  Full Sun     
  • Spacing after Thinning:  Thin beets when they are 5cm (2”) tall and space out to 5-12cm (2-5”).
Additional Information
For small baby beets plant seeds at a rate of 30 seeds per 30cm (12”).  For full sized beets, plant seeds at a rate of 15 seeds per 30cm (12”) and for storage, plant beet seeds at a rate of 10 seeds per 30cm (12”).  Choice greens can be selected and picked for cooking as well.