Beetroot – Chioggia

Pronounced kee-OH-ja.  Chioggia is an Italian heirloom beet dating back to 1840.It produces uniquely colored roots with alternating red and white concentric circles.  This pattern stays as beets are roasted.  Roots have a delicious, sweet flavor and vibrant green tops are mild, making them an excellent choice for cooking.  Matures approximately 55-65 days from planting. suitable for early sowing under cloches and for maincrop use Suitable for Tasmanian growing conditions. Sow in well prepared seed bed with a Complete Organic Fertiliser raked in. Sow from September to March, in shallow drills, 1 cm apart and with 30 cm between rows. Thin out when 4 – 5 cm tall. 74 day maturity. Trace elements are beneficial for root crops.