Seed Needs, Chioggia Beets (Beta vulgaris) Bulk Package of 2,000 Seeds Non-GMO

Quality Beet seeds packaged by Seed Needs. Intended for the current and the following growing season. Packets are 3.25 wide by 4.50 tall and come with a full colored illustration on the front side, as well as detailed sowing instructions on the reverse. Chioggia is an heirloom variety that has been in circulation since the early 1800s. Its outer skin is a bright red, while its inner flesh is candy-striped in appearance. Cut in half, the innards look just like a bulls-eye, with alternating red-white rings. The roots grow to a good 2 to 3 inches in diameter, sitting beneath 12 inch, leafy greens on the surface. Both the roots and the actual greens can be eaten. The tops, as well as the bottoms are used in salads. The leafy greens of Chioggia Beets make a delicious and nutritious alternative to spinach, while its roots are mild and sweet flavored. Beets, or Beetroots are an easy variety of vegetable to grow in your home garden. They date back to as early as 2,000 B.C., spreading from Babylonia to China, around 850 A.D. Forming round, globe shaped roots, All Beet seeds sold by Seed Needs are Non-GMO based seed products and are intended for the current & the following growing season. All seeds are produced from open pollinated plants, stored in a temperature controlled facility and constantly moved out due to popularity.