Beetroot Seeds 'Chioggia'
Mesmerising beetroot variety with attractive concentric rings. Roots are sweet, tender and succulent and the leaves are equally delicious served in salads. Turns a stunning shade of pink when cooked.
Sowing outdoors: Sow seeds thinly in a shallow pre-watered row about 2cm (3/4 in) deep, and cover with fine soil. If growing multiple rows allow 30cm between rows.
Keep seedlings in a light position but avoid direct sun. When seedlings have three to four leaves thin out so that there is 10cm (4in) between plants.
Harvest from July-October
Please note: Water regularly and consistently in mornings or evenings, or both mornings and evenings during particularly warm spells.
Mesmerising beetroot variety with attractive concentric rings. Roots are sweet, tender and succulent and the leaves are equally delicious served in salads. Turns a stunning shade of pink when cooked.
Sowing outdoors: Sow seeds thinly in a shallow pre-watered row about 2cm (3/4 in) deep, and cover with fine soil. If growing multiple rows allow 30cm between rows.
Keep seedlings in a light position but avoid direct sun. When seedlings have three to four leaves thin out so that there is 10cm (4in) between plants.
Harvest from July-October
Please note: Water regularly and consistently in mornings or evenings, or both mornings and evenings during particularly warm spells.
Description
Mesmerising beetroot variety with attractive concentric rings. Roots are sweet, tender and succulent and the leaves are equally delicious served in salads. Turns a stunning shade of pink when cooked.
Sowing outdoors: Sow seeds thinly in a shallow pre-watered row about 2cm (3/4 in) deep, and cover with fine soil. If growing multiple rows allow 30cm between rows.
Keep seedlings in a light position but avoid direct sun. When seedlings have three to four leaves thin out so that there is 10cm (4in) between plants.
Harvest from July-October
Please note: Water regularly and consistently in mornings or evenings, or both mornings and evenings during particularly warm spells.
