Beet Chioggia Organic Seed Pack

Description

This Italian heirloom from the mid-1800s got its name from a fishing village near Venice, Italy. ‘Chiogga’ has delicious green tops and tasty roots. Each seed produces multiple plants and the thinnings are a delightful addition to your salad. Packed with nutrition, beets are high in fiber, potassium, folic acid, and the antioxidant, betacyanin. Delicious roasted, steamed, and pickled.

Days to Maturity: 55 days

Family: Amaranthaceae

Type: Beet (Learn more)

Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops to 18″ tall

Variety Info: 1″–3″ pinkish/red roots with interior rings of bright pinkish/red and white; green leaftops.

Attributes: Frost Tolerant