Beet — "Chioggia"

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris convar. vulgaris var. vulgaris

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Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness zone	4-8 Learn more
Light requirement	Full sun
Water requirement	Moist
Soil type	Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Soil pH	6.0-6.8
Physical characteristics
Leaves	Deciduous
Height	0.9
Width	0.25
Cultivation details
Life cycle	Annual
Spacing	20cm
Propagation method	Seed - direct sow, Seed - transplant
When to sow (outdoors)	2-3 weeks before last frost, 6-8 weeks before the first frost
When to sow (indoors)	6-8 weeks before last frost
When to plant (transplant)	2 weeks before last frost
Germination time	5-12 days
Germination temperature	10°c (50°f)
Days to maturity	45-65
Seed viability	2-3 years
Seed planting depth	1.5 cm
Uses
Edible	True
Edible parts	Leaves, Root
Names
Alternate name	Chiogga
German name	Rübe
Taxonomy
Family	Chenopodiaceae
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