{"product_id":"beetroot-seeds-barbabietola-di-chioggia-italian-heirloom-candy-cane-300-seeds","title":"Beetroot Seeds - Barbabietola di Chioggia - Italian Heirloom \"Candy Cane\" (300 Seeds)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Venetian Treasure – The World’s Most Beautiful Beetroot.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eOriginating from the coastal town of Chioggia near Venice, \u003cb\u003eBarbabietola di Chioggia\u003c\/b\u003e is a true masterpiece of the heirloom world. While it looks like a humble, pale-red beet on the outside, slicing it open reveals a stunning \"bullseye\" pattern of alternating candy-pink and snow-white concentric rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eEach pack contains \u003cb\u003e300 seeds\u003c\/b\u003e, offering incredible value for this gourmet variety. Beyond its looks, Chioggia is prized for its exceptionally mild, sweet flavour—it lacks the heavy \"earthiness\" of traditional red beets, making it the perfect choice for those who think they don't like beetroot. Because it doesn't \"bleed\" as much as red varieties, it's also much cleaner to prepare in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy 'Barbabietola di Chioggia' is a garden essential:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpectacular Visuals:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Candy Cane\" stripes make it a favorite for children and professional chefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuperior Sweetness:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally higher in sugar with a delicate, crunchy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEat it Raw:\u003c\/b\u003e To preserve the incredible stripes, slice it paper-thin with a mandoline for salads or carpaccio (the stripes fade to a soft pink when cooked).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Early:\u003c\/b\u003e A fast-growing variety that produces tender roots and delicious, pink-veined leaves that can be eaten like spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Barbabietola di Chioggia (Heirloom)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 300 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSow Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e March to July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5cm (0.5in).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Thin seedlings to 10cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e June to October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e To keep the striking internal rings at their most vibrant, serve this beetroot raw. If you do wish to cook them, steam them whole with the skins on to retain as much color as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puzzle Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53528240095565,"sku":"24943073019339","price":2.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/6961\/6973\/files\/Barbabietoladichioggia.png?v=1773359910","url":"https:\/\/thefoalyard.co.uk\/products\/beetroot-seeds-barbabietola-di-chioggia-italian-heirloom-candy-cane-300-seeds","provider":"The Foalyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}