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Beetroot Chioggia Seeds

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Beetroot Chioggia Seeds - Irish Plants Direct 
 
This attractive variety has deep red roots has white rings when sliced with a lovely mild sweet flavour.
 
It is a good addition to salads and can be lifted young or left to mature. 
The tops are also tasty and could be steamed or eaten in salads. 
 
Seed Qty 250
 
Sow March - July
Germination 7 - 21 days
Loam - sandy soil that's alkaline or neutral 
Harvest July - October 
Companion plants Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, french bean, spinach, onion.
Do not plant with runner beans. 
Harvest baby beets for use in salads or leave to grow on.  The young leaves can be used as spinach
A good source of vitamin A,C and fibre
Use in Salads, roasting, boiling and pickling.
 
Sow into well raked prepared fertile soil from April the drills should be around 2.5cm deep and well watered, sow the seed thinly each drill should be around 12 cm apart. Thin out the seedlings to 10cm when they emerge to grow on.
 
Keep the plants well watered in warm weather.
Regular sowing will ensure a continuous supply of crops.
 
 
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