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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 55 days
Family: Amaranthaceae
Type: Beet (Learn more)
Native: Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant biennial grown as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Leaf tops to 18" tall
Variety Info: 1"–3" pinkish/red roots with interior rings of bright pinkish/red and white; green leaftops.
Attributes: Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 45°F, ideally 60°–85°F, for early summer crop. 6 to 8 weeks before your average first fall frost date for late summer/fall crop. Mild Climates: Sow fall through winter.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. Root disturbance delays maturity.
Days to Emerge: 5–21 days
Seed Depth: ½"
Seed Spacing: 1 seed every 4"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 4"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For early spring sowings, harvest beets before summer heat. For late summer sowings, harvest before first heavy freeze. For winter sowings in mild climates, harvest in early spring. Harvest when roots are anywhere from 1"â€"3" in diameter. The smaller they are, the more tender. Greens are most tender when small, so start harvesting when they are 2" tall. You can take as much as one third of a beet plant's outer leaves without harming the root crop.
- Patrick A.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars9/29/25To soon to tell
Seem to be slow to germinate
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/29/25Hey Patrick,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Chioggia Beet Seeds! Beet seeds can indeed take a bit longer to germinate compared to some other vegetables - typically 7-14 days depending on soil temperature and conditions. Chioggia beets are worth the wait though, as they develop those beautiful candy-striped rings that make them so special!
If it's been less than two weeks, hang in there - they may just need a little more time. Keeping the soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) and ensuring temperatures are around 50-85°F can help encourage germination.
We appreciate your patience and hope you'll love these unique beets once they get going. Happy gardening! 🌱
- Emily H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/28/245 Stars
We planted these beets in mid to late August as a late season crop (Wisconsin north of Milwaukee). They are doing great; the leaves are also beautiful. We covering them when the temps reach freezing at night.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Cassie H.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars10/23/241 Star
Did not germinate
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - jaymi d.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/26/235 Stars
Quick easy good product now going to be my first stop for seeds
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - AmyVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/9/225 Stars
I love this variety! I plant them in both the spring, then again in late summer for a fall crop. They germinate well, and grow pretty quickly. I especially like roasting them with other root vegetables. Fun to eat and taste great!