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Chioggia Beetroot - Organic

"A colorful dance between pink and white, the radiant sweetness of the vegetable garden."

$4.49

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Originating from the Chioggia region of Italy, the Chioggia beetroot is renowned for its spectacular pink and white gradient visible in its flesh, a veritable natural arabesque. This unique beauty fascinates gardeners and gourmets alike, inviting them to savor the sweet flavor of its roots in fresh salads or light summer dishes.

In the garden, it stands out for its robust growth habit and thin-skinned, spherical roots, yielding a generous harvest. It's a variety with a peaceful yet assertive character, enriching the soil while delighting the senses—an emblematic figure in a garden that values ​​diversity and aesthetics.

  • Growing climate: Temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Tolerant of varied soils but prefers rich, well-drained soils.

Chioggia beets can be eaten raw in salads, offering crisp, beautifully colored flesh, or steamed to soften their mild flavor. They are prized in cold summer dishes for their unique appearance and naturally sweet taste. Their thin skin makes them easy to eat without peeling. Traditionally, they are also used in regional Italian dishes for their distinctive color.

Chioggia Beetroot - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

5-7 jours

Germination temperature

21° to 27° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds at a depth of 1 cm

Transplantation

Transplantation not recommended

Technical

Row sowing

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 55 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between rows

15 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Slightly alkaline pH

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