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Chioggia Beet
Beta vulgaris
About Plant: Chioggia Beet
An Italian heirloom beet famous for beautiful pink-and-white rings inside its round roots, with edible greens too.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun
WaterRegular, even moisture
SoilDeep, loose, stone-free (6.0–7.0)
Spacing3–6 inches
Height8–24 inches tops
Time to Harvest55-70
Planting Depth1/4–1/2 inch
Germination Time5–21 days
Expert Growing Tips
Direct sow in loose soil, thin promptly and use cool fall weather to improve quality of storage roots.