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Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) Tonda di Chioggia

Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) Tonda di Chioggia

A traditional Italian variety with beautiful beets that are very decorative when cut, with their white rings.

Unit

gram
Graduated prices
From 50 grams for 0,180 per gram
From 100 grams for 0,160 per gram
From 250 grams for 0,140 per gram
From 500 grams for 0,120 per gram
Total amount (grams)
Total incl. VAT: 10,89Total (excl. VAT): 9,00

Description

Beta vulgaris 'Tonda di Chioggia' – Classic Italian beet

A unique round beet with striking rings

The Beta vulgaris 'Tonda di Chioggia' is an Italian round beet known for its white and pink concentric rings in the flesh. This variety combines aesthetics and flavor, making it ideal for culinary use, salads, and fresh consumption.

Thanks to its firm, juicy roots and early harvest time, Tonda di Chioggia is a popular choice for home gardeners, chefs, and market growers.


Characteristics of Beta vulgaris Tonda di Chioggia

The Tonda di Chioggia is distinguished by its flat, round roots with unique white-pink rings in the flesh. The flavor is sweet, mild, and aromatic, making this beet ideal for roasting, boiling, pickling, or eating raw in salads. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or stir-fries, making the plant doubly useful.

Key Features:

  • 🌿 Type: Flat round beet

  • 🌸 Flower color: Inconspicuous; grown for carrots

  • ⚡ Early maturing: can be harvested 8–10 weeks after sowing

  • 🌱 Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

  • 🌞 Location: full sun

  • ❄️ Winter hardy: resistant to light frost


Cultivation and care

Sowing: Directly in the ground or in pots/containers; sow 5–10 cm apart and cover lightly with soil.
Soil: Nutritious, well-drained, and slightly moist; avoid heavy clay soils.
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to promote even root development.
Fertilization: A light organic fertilizer or compost when sowing early encourages healthy root development.
Care: Thin the seedlings so each beet has enough room to develop.


Harvest and use

The Beta vulgaris Tonda di Chioggia beetroot can be harvested as young beets for a mild flavor, or as mature roots for cooking, roasting, juicing, or pickling. The leaves are edible and suitable for salads or as a spinach substitute.

Harvest tips:

  • Dig out the roots carefully to avoid damage.

  • For long-term storage: Store in a cool, dark and humid place.


Benefits of Beta vulgaris Tonda di Chioggia

✅ Unique white-pink ringed flesh – decorative and tasty
✅ Early maturing and productive – fast harvest and consistent yield
✅ Firm and juicy flesh – ideal for various culinary applications
✅ Edible leaves – extra nutritional value and versatility
✅ Winter hardy and robust – resistant to cold and light frost
✅ Classic Italian variety – traditional and reliable

The Tonda di Chioggia beetroot combines culinary quality and visual appeal, making it an ideal choice for both gardens and professional kitchens.


Summary

  • Latin name: Beta vulgaris 'Tonda di Chioggia'

  • Type: Flat round beet

  • Height: 25–30 cm foliage

  • Location: Sun

  • Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

  • Harvest: 8–10 weeks after sowing

  • Special features: Unique ringed flesh, edible roots and leaves, early ripening, winter hardy

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Height

40 cm.

Article number

TC56081

Number of seeds per gram

About 60

Tips for sowing

Germination begins as early as 5-6°C. Ideal and fastest germination occurs at a soil temperature between 10°C and 30°C.

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Normal seed in grams.

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