{"product_id":"chioggia-beet-heirloom-seeds","title":"Chioggia Beet, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eChioggia — The Italian Candy Cane Beet With Alternating White \u0026amp; Pink Rings Inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChioggia is one of the most visually stunning vegetables in the garden — and one of the most delicious. Also known as the Candy Cane Beet or the Bullseye Beet, this heirloom originates from the coastal town of Chioggia in Northern Italy near Venice. The roots are cherry red on the outside, but slice one open and you’ll find beautiful alternating rings of white and deep pink — a natural bullseye pattern that makes every slice a showstopper. The flavor is a little sweeter than purple beets, with a mild, clean taste that is excellent raw in salads where the colors shine brightest. Note: the striking interior color fades when cooked — enjoy raw or lightly pickled for maximum visual impact. 55 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Chioggia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning candy cane interior\u003c\/strong\u003e — alternating white \u0026amp; deep pink rings, a natural bullseye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian heirloom from near Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e — centuries of cultivation in Northern Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweeter than purple beets\u003c\/strong\u003e — mild, clean, and approachable flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest enjoyed raw or lightly pickled\u003c\/strong\u003e — colors fade when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tops with pink-striped stems\u003c\/strong\u003e — beautiful and edible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/strong\u003e — save seed year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow outdoors in early spring (4–6 weeks before last frost) or late summer for a fall crop. Sow seeds ½ inch deep, 3–4 seeds per inch, in rows 12–18 inches apart. Thin to 3–4 inches apart. Keep soil consistently moist — cool temperatures produce the best color and flavor. Succession sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest. Harvest at 2–3 inches for peak sweetness and color contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternating white \u0026amp; deep pink rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweeter than purple beets, mild \u0026amp; clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw salads \u0026amp; light pickling (color fades when cooked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnnual 2–11 \/ Biennial 6–11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"4 g ~ 200+ Seeds","offer_id":41712227680390,"sku":"88-ABS-623-2030","price":2.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7658548897_jugk.jpg?v=1770128046","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/chioggia-beet-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}