Tondo di Chioggia

Features

Color

striped

white

pink

light red

red

Taste

mild

sweetish

Fruit shape

Spherical with indicated tip

flat round

round-oval

Growth habit

fast-growing

Location

sunny to semi-shady

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Beet "Tondo (or Tonda) di Chioggia" is an Italian specialty with a long tradition. A fast-growing, high-yielding variety that stores well and also grows easily in our gardens. Characteristic is the bright light red color with white rings inside. About 6 cm in diameter. Tondo di Choggia are tender and unobtrusive, have a sweet and less earthy taste than normal beet can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves can also be eaten raw or cooked (like chard). The variety is very storable.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

Requires loose soil and plenty of moisture, but does not want to be too wet. From germination to harvest is about 60 days. The soil should be moderately fertilized. Separate after emergence.