Beets, Chioggia Bassano Seed Packets

These heirloom beet seeds yield sweet and beautiful produce! The pink and white stripes complement any dish, making them a colorful addition to your garden.

Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"

Growing Instructions:

• Plant Chioggia Beet seeds in deep, moist, rich soil.
• Cover lightly with soil and water evenly.
• Thin the seedlings when they are 3-4 inches tall.
• Plant your Bentley Seed Chioggia Beet seeds from spring to fall for a continuous harvest.
• The thinned greens can be eaten—prepare them as you would spinach.

Seed Information:

• Lifecycle: Annual (vegetable)
• Sowing Method: Direct sow
• Time to Maturity/Harvest: About 2 months
• Sun Requirement: Full sun
• Ideal Germination Temperature: 70°F
• Spacing: 1" apart
• Planting Depth: 1/2"
• Height: 2-4"
• Seeds Per Ounce: 1,150
• Seeds Per Packet: 220-225

Uses:

• Great for eating raw or cooking with.
• An excellent source of manganese, folate, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, and fiber.

Additional Information:

• Heirloom Year: 1840
• Plant Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

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