Beet · cool season
Chioggia
Chioggia Beets: Unique Colors and Delicate Flavor Indulge in the unique colors and delicate flavor of Chioggia Beets (Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia'). These annual beets are known for their stunning red-and-white striped flesh and sweet, mild taste. Explore the culinary potential and ease of cultivation…
Days to harvest
60
Sow depth
1/2"
Plant spacing
1-4"
Row spacing
18-24"
Sprouts in
9 days
Light
Sun to part shade (4+ hrs)
When to plant
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Sow outsideFrom 2 weeks before to your last frost · sow again every 2–3 weeks
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Sow for fallLast sowing about 11 weeks before your first fall frost
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Growing tips
- Sow when the soil is at least 40°F.
- Best sown right where it will grow — it doesn't like being transplanted.
- For a steady harvest, sow a little every 2–3 weeks instead of all at once.
- Keep the soil evenly moist until seedlings appear, usually in about 9 days.