Beetroot 'Chioggia'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Chioggia is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Chioggia needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.74 inches (1.9 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 4°C / 39°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Chioggia about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chioggia is a half hardy plant.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” ¹.

Pre-1840 Italian heirloom

Bull’s eye beet, Barbabietola chioggia, Bassano Beet,

¹ Wiktionary entry for vulgaris