beetroot 'Beetroot of Chioggia'
beetroot or Beta vulgaris 'Barbietola di Chioggia'
A wonderful variety from the Venice region. It produces early, large, round red roots with alternate white and red stripes on the...
The generous foliage cover keeps weeding to a minimum
Plant description
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Growing instructions:
This variety does tend to bolt (go to seed) if sown too early so try to be patient
Sow inside - March to June and plant out when seedlings have developed their first true leaves
Sow outside - April to June
Sow 15cm deep in 2.5cm drills. Space lines 15cm apart.
Plant them 15cm apart - it is a little too close, but when grown like this, the roots will push each other apart to produce a clump of small tender beets.
Harvest - May to August.
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