{"product_id":"chioggia-beet-seeds-organic","title":"Chioggia Beet Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChioggia Beet (Beta vulgaris) is a striking Italian heirloom known as the candy-striped or bull's-eye beet, with concentric red-and-white rings inside scarlet skin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The round roots are sweet and mildly earthy, beautiful sliced raw in salads, and equally good roasted, steamed, or pickled. The tender tops are nutritious for sauteing or soups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beta vulgaris (Crassa group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom biennial, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 to 65 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 10 days at 50 to 85°F soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 200 (about 11,322 per 1\/4 lb bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring and fall cool-season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalad gardens that showcase the ringed slices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual harvests of roots and greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting, steaming, and pickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners and cooks wanting a showy heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1\/2 inch deep in well-draining soil in partial sun, keeping evenly moist for the 5 to 10 day germination. Thin seedlings to 2 to 4 inches so roots can develop. Chioggia grows quickly and prefers cooler weather, making it ideal for spring and fall. Harvest the roots at 55 to 65 days and pick tender tops along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh is sweet and mildly earthy with less of the strong flavor of darker beets, and the striking red-and-white rings make it a standout raw, roasted, or pickled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic supplies non-GMO, certified organic seeds for gardeners who value flavor, color, and dependable harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394528776470,"sku":"SNV8014","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50394528809238,"sku":"SNV8014B","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-beet-chioggia.jpg?v=1755812401","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/chioggia-beet-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}