{"product_id":"beet-tonda-di-chioggia-11-13","title":"Seeds - Beet (Candy Stripe \/ Chioggia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Italian heirloom beet with distinctive red-and-white rings and exceptionally sweet flavor! Chioggia is a traditional variety from Italy known for its striking striped interior that reveals alternating circles of red and white when sliced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round roots are tender, mild, and notably sweet, making Chioggia an excellent choice even for gardeners who don't typically enjoy the stronger earthy flavor associated with some beets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't overlook the greens! The attractive beet tops are also edible and can be harvested and prepared much like Swiss chard or spinach. Enjoy them sautéed, braised, or added to soups and other dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant beginning around the last frost date and make succession plantings approximately every three weeks for an extended harvest. For the best texture and flavor, harvest roots when they reach approximately 2–4 inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italian Heirloom Beet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonda di Chioggia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chioggia \/ Candy Stripe Beet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round with distinctive red-and-white rings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–4 inches across\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately every 3 weeks for continuous harvest\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roots and greens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Gram:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 40–60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasting, salads, pickling, fresh cooking, and sautéed greens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Italian seed from Seeds From Italy \/ Franchi Sementi.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds From Italy products ship separately from our live seedlings and other Cerca Cultivation products. There is a \u003cstrong\u003eflat $7.50 shipping charge for Seeds From Italy products, regardless of how many seed packets you order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seeds from Italy","offers":[{"title":"8 grams","offer_id":52659165790482,"sku":"11-13 DBO","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 grams","offer_id":52659165823250,"sku":"11-13 MGM","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 grams","offer_id":52659165856018,"sku":"11-13 A","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6877\/6722\/files\/FDBO_11-13_400px__29453.1310663798.1280.1280.jpg?v=1788288597","url":"https:\/\/shop.cercacultivation.com\/products\/beet-tonda-di-chioggia-11-13","provider":"Cerca Cultivation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}