Chioggia Beet

Pronounced "key-OH-gee-uh", Chioggia Beet is an heirloom variety that originated in the town of Chioggia near Venice, Italy, and is also sometimes called Bassano Beet. Unlike most beets varieties that have a solid color on the inside, Chioggia has concentric rings of red and white that resemble a bullseye. The colorful appearance make it a popular choice for market stands or CSA operations. Plants produce 2-3" round beets with beautiful greens that are edible as well. Chioggia Beet has a mellow and less earthy flavor than traditional beets. They also don't "bleed" like traditional beets, which make them a great choice for eating raw on salads. They are also a great choice for pickling. Beets may be direct seeded or grown as transplants. Beet Seeds are multigerm, which means that each seed will germinate 2-3 plants. As a result, plants will require thinning once they emerge from the soil. Failure to thin will result in overcrowding and lack of consistently sized roots. Plants should be