{"product_id":"beetroot-chioggia-945","title":"Beetroot Chioggia Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChioggia Beetroot, often known as Candy Stripe Beet, is a beautiful Italian heirloom variety renowned for its striking red and white concentric rings. Beneath its rosy-pink skin lies crisp, sweet flesh with a mild flavour and attractive candy-striped pattern that is revealed when sliced. The unique colouring makes it a favourite for salads, roasting, pickling and gourmet presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to its colourful roots, Chioggia produces tender green leaves that can be harvested young as baby salad greens or cooked like silverbeet. The foliage has a mild, pleasant flavour and provides an additional harvest while the roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the coastal town of Chioggia near Venice, this heirloom variety has been grown in Italy since the nineteenth century. It is valued for its sweetness, attractive appearance and reliable performance in the home garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 80 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 170 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicrogreens \u0026amp; Baby Leaf Production: Year-round Australia-wide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: February to September\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February to October\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor baby leaf production, sow seed densely in trays, boxes or garden beds and harvest leaves when they reach 8–15 cm tall. For mature roots, sow seed directly into prepared soil 10–15 mm deep and thin seedlings to 10 cm apart. Beetroot performs best when direct sown and prefers not to have its roots disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Keep soil consistently moist for rapid growth and good root development. Harvest roots from approximately 52–65 days after sowing, or earlier as tender baby beets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Leaf and Microgreens offer a simple and nutritious way to add fresh homegrown greens, vitamins and minerals to your daily diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649672073434,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Beetroot_Chioggia.jpg?v=1784851705","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/beetroot-chioggia-945","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}