Chioggia is a favorite heirloom beet that holds a surprise: bright red on the outside, it reveals candy-stripe, concentric circles in its interior. Also known as “Candystripe” or “Bull’s Eye,” this eye-catching beet takes its name from a small fishing village in Italy. Added to salads, Chioggia gives a pop of color. It tastes just as sweet cooked, but the ring pattern will fade.

Sun Exposure

• full sun

Sun Exposure

• 6.5

Soil pH

• 2 to 10

Hardiness Zones

• 2 to 10

Spacing

• 2 to 4 inches

Moisture

• 1 inch per week

Notes

• beautiful striped pattern
• sweet and easy to grow
• best for pickling or baking

Have you tried growing Chioggia beets? What region do you grow them in? Please tell us your experiences growing Chioggia beets.