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Beetroot 'Chioggia'

Beta vulgaris

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Chioggia is part of the Beet genus and is a Beetroot variety. Its scientific name is Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia'. 'Chioggia' is considered a heirloom OP (open polliated) cultivar. When ripe, fruit appear in these approximate colours: Cerise red and White. Leaves appear approximately as a Pakistan green and Dark candy apple red colour.

From the seed packet:

Also called “The Bull’s Eye Beet” this Italian treasure has a sweeter, more mellow flavor than ordinary beets and a striking, bicolor interior marked with rings of red and cream. The bright-green tops are also mild. These beets retain their flavor and texture well for an extended harvest.

Days to germinate: 15

Sowing depth: 1/2 to 1 inch

Seed spacing: 3 inches

Row spacing: 10-18 inches

Days to harvest: 55

Sow seeds outdoors in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Sow in early spring when temperatures have become moderate, or sow in late summer for a fall harvest. Beets may also be harvested in winter in mild regions.

Thin seedlings to 4 inches apart when they are 3 inches tall. Thereafter, thin as necessary if seedlings become crowded. Use the thinnings for salads or greens.

Pointers: Harvest beets at 1 to 3 inches long for best flavor. When boiling beets, leave 1 inch of greens at the top of the beet and boil the fruits whole.

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Chioggia is known for growing to a height of approximately 0.9 cm (0.35 inches).

Italy is believed to be where Chioggia originates from.

Chioggia Beetroot is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Beetroot 'Chioggia' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Beetroot 'Chioggia'

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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).

Growing Chioggia from seed

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.

Transplanting Chioggia

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

Harvesting Chioggia

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

Beetroot 'Chioggia' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Chioggia exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Chioggia plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Chioggia frost hardy? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where does Chioggia come from? Italy
Harvest Time When is Chioggia ready for harvest? Early Summer
Mature Height How tall does Chioggia grow? 0.9 cm / 0.35 inches Mature Spread How wide does Chioggia grow? 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
pH Range The level of acidity for Chioggia. 6.5 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Chioggia need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Chioggia require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Chioggia need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Chioggia need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 24°C / 75°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Chioggia in? 40°C / 104°F to 90°C / 194°F
Can Sow Direct? Can Chioggia seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chioggia? 1.9 cm / 0.74 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Chioggia 2.5 cm / 0.98 inches
Edible? Is Chioggia edible? edible

How long does Chioggia take to grow?

These estimates for how long Beetroot 'Chioggia' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Chioggia to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min 2 days | Max 27 days (58)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Chioggia? + 0 days Average 0 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Chioggia is ready for harvest / bloom? + 55 days Average 55 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Chioggia? = 65 days

When should I sow Chioggia?

Folia's when to plant Beetroot 'Chioggia' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

Other Names for Beetroot 'Chioggia'

Bull’s eye beet, Barbabietola chioggia

Latest Beetroot 'Chioggia' Reviews

09 Apr 2012

HazelJ's Beet 'Chioggia' - July 2011 was Reviewed day 271

These are so pretty and also very tasty. I will be growing them for years to come! I have had more success with fall harvests than spring, but that is true for beets in general for me.

5 stars

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