Bring distinctive stripes from your garden to your plate with Chioggia Guardsmark Pelleted Beet. This improved Chioggia strain produces round roots with red-and-creamy-white rings, plus green tops with pink-striped stems. Enjoy the earthy sweetness fresh or cooked. Pelleting makes seeds easier to see and handle. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds.

Germination Rate: 88%. Test Date: 07/26. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 65%

Why Choose Chioggia Guardsmark Pelleted Beet Seeds?

• Striped interior: Thin raw slices showcase the red-and-creamy-white rings. Cooking can soften or fade the pattern.
• Versatile flavor: Enjoy fresh crunch in salads or tender roots in roasted and steamed dishes.
• Colorful tops: Green foliage and pink-striped stems add interest to the bed; young healthy greens can be cooked.
• Visible pellets: The coating helps with handling and placement, though seedlings may still need thinning.
• Four seed counts: Choose a packet for a small bed or staggered sowings.

What Are Pelleted Seeds?

Pelleted seed has a coating that makes it easier to see, handle, and space. Keep the seedbed moist while the coating breaks down and seedlings emerge. Learn more about pelleted seeds.

Planting Tips for Success

• Timing: Direct sow during locally suitable cool-season planting windows.
• Soil: Prepare loose, well-drained soil with finished compost, removing large stones and hard clods.
• Depth: Sow about 1/2 inch deep and water thoroughly. Keep pellets and surrounding soil consistently moist during germination without waterlogging.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to about 3–4 inches apart with 12–18 inches between rows.
• Sunlight: Choose full sun where possible and remove weeds early to reduce competition.
• Water: Maintain even soil moisture as roots develop. Avoid alternating severe dryness with heavy watering.
• Fertilizer: Follow soil-test guidance and fertilizer labels. Excess nitrogen can favor leaves over roots.
• Support: Stakes and trellises are not needed for the root crop.
• Harvest: Lift roots carefully at your preferred tender size. Harvest greens lightly, leaving enough foliage for root growth.

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Cooking Methods

• Raw slices: Slice thinly for salads and platters that show the ring pattern.
• Roasted: Roast roots until tender with oil and herbs; expect the rings to become less distinct.
• Steamed: Steam until fork-tender and finish with citrus or butter.
• Grated: Shred washed, peeled roots into slaws for color and crunch.
• Greens: Wash young healthy leaves and sauté with garlic and olive oil.

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Choose your seed count and grow striped beets for colorful garden-to-table meals.

Nutritional Information

Generic raw beet-root estimates, not a Chioggia Guardsmark-specific analysis. Per 1 cup raw, about 136 grams. Applies to harvested roots, not planting seeds or coating.

• Calories: Approximately 58.
• Total Fat: 0.2 grams, 0% Daily Value.
• Sodium: 106 milligrams, 5% Daily Value.
• Total Carbohydrates: 13 grams, 5% Daily Value.
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8 grams, 14% Daily Value.
• Total Sugars: 9.2 grams.
• Protein: 2.2 grams.
• Vitamin C: 6.7 milligrams, 7% Daily Value.
• Folate: 148 micrograms, 37% Daily Value.
• Potassium: 442 milligrams, 9% Daily Value.

% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values vary with growing conditions and preparation.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Root shape, ring pattern, color, sweetness, and harvest timing vary with soil, climate, and gardening practices. Images are illustrative.
• Seed Storage: Keep pelleted seed cool, dry, and protected from humidity and sunlight. Use promptly rather than assuming multi-year storage performance.
• Planting Zones: Use local temperatures, frost dates, and extension planting guidance, not hardiness zone alone.
• Planting seed only: Do not eat the seeds or their coating. The recipe uses harvested roots.

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Chioggia Guardsmark Beet Carpaccio Salad

A raw vegetable salad made with harvested beet roots, not planting seeds. Serves 4. Prep: approximately 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 3 medium Chioggia Guardsmark beets, scrubbed, trimmed, and peeled
• 1 cup arugula, washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan
• 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Directions

1. Slice the raw beets crosswise into very thin rounds using a sharp knife or a mandoline with its hand guard.
2. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss the beet slices with the dressing and let stand for 10 minutes.
3. Arrange overlapping slices on a platter. Scatter arugula, Parmesan, and walnuts over the top.
4. Serve promptly. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container within two hours and use within 2–3 days.