{"product_id":"chioggia-heirloom-beet-seeds","title":"Chioggia Heirloom Beet Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eChioggia is one of the most visually stunning heirloom beets you can grow — slice it open to reveal beautiful concentric rings of red and white, like a candy cane. Originally from Chioggia, Italy, this mild, sweet variety has been grown since the early 1800s and remains a favorite among chefs and home gardeners alike. It matures in just 50–60 days and holds its striking pattern best when eaten raw or lightly cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Chioggia Beet\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStunning candy-cane interior — alternating red and white rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild, sweet flavor with less earthiness than traditional red beets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatures in 50–60 days — one of the faster beet varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose: harvest young greens for salads or let roots mature fully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated, non-GMO — save seeds year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 4–6 weeks before your last frost date in spring, or in late summer for a fall harvest. Beets prefer cool weather and well-draining soil with a temperature between 50–85°F (optimal 60–75°F). Do not transplant — beets do not like root disturbance. Thin seedlings to 3–4 inches apart for best root development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind your frost dates and USDA hardiness zone at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\"\u003eplanthardiness.ars.usda.gov\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds ½ inch deep, 1 inch apart in rows 12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach beet \"seed\" is actually a cluster — thin early for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest roots at 50–60 days for best color retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor fades when cooked — serve raw or pickled to preserve the rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll seeds are open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Starter Pack of 10 seeds","offer_id":53805643891002,"sku":null,"price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Garden Pack of 25 seeds - 🌱 Best Value","offer_id":53805643923770,"sku":null,"price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/7850\/9626\/files\/chioggia-beets-no-greens-outdoor-table.png?v=1785207404","url":"https:\/\/gardenheirloomseeds.com\/products\/chioggia-heirloom-beet-seeds","provider":"Garden Heirloom Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}