Chioggia Beet Seeds (Organic)

Beet - Beta vulgaris (Crassa group) Biennial Heirloom. The flesh of this unusual Italian heirloom has red-and-white alternating rings with an eye-catching scarlet skin. This striped beet has a sweet, peppery taste and are beautiful when sliced horizontally in a salad. The green tops are delicious and nutritious both raw and cooked. A popular seller at farmers' markets. Did You Know? One beet has only 35 calories and is high in folic acid (especially important for pregnant women). Soil Temperature: 50-85°FPlanting Depth: 1/2"Germination: 5-10 DaysHeight At Maturity: 2-4"Days To Maturity: 55-65 DaysSun/Shade: Partial SunSpacing After Thinning: 2-4"Approximate Seeds per Pack: 200 Seeds Features Heirloom Open-Pollinated Succession Planting Characteristics USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product Approximate Harvest Time : Summer-Fall Growth Habit : Herbaceous Life Cycle : Biennial Plant Family : Amaranthaceae (Go