Beetroot - Chioggia, botanical illustration

Beetroot - Chioggia

Beta vulgaris

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About

An Italian variety with striking white and red concentric rings throughout its flesh. This unusual cultivar has been around since the early 19th century and originates from the coastal town of Chioggia near Venice in Northern Italy. With its delicate flavour and soft flesh it will make an ideal raw addition in salads or as a decorative side dish. When cooked the rings will fade out a little and become pinkish but the beetroot will keep its sweet and mild delicious taste. Definitely our favourite in terms of looks!

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Botany

Latin nameBeta vulgaris
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusBeta
Cold tolerancehigh
Heat preferencemoderate
Sunlightfull sun
Wateringmoderate
Max altitude1700
Spacing15-20 cm between plants
Soil typeDeep, loose, rich
Days to maturity60-90 days

Producer

Vital Seeds

Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK

Country: UK

Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk

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