Pelleted Seed Beet Chioggia Guardsmark is an improved Chioggia strain prized for its excellent flavor, colorful roots, and distinctive garden-to-table presentation. The medium-height tops are green with pink-striped stems, while the round roots reveal beautiful red and creamy white rings when sliced. Grow this beet for fresh salads, roasting, steaming, pickling, or any meal where a little extra color makes the harvest feel special. Pelleted seed is easier to see, handle, space, and sow accurately. Choose from 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?

• Distinctive striped interior: The red-and-creamy-white rings create a memorable slice pattern for salads, platters, and colorful recipes.
• Excellent flavor: Enjoy the tender, earthy sweetness of homegrown beets fresh, roasted, steamed, grated, or pickled.
• Colorful garden harvest: Medium-height green tops with pink-striped stems add visual interest before the roots ever reach the kitchen.
• Pelleted seed: The uniform coating makes small beet seed easier to see, handle, space, and sow accurately.
• Four seed-count options: Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds for containers, raised beds, succession planting, or larger garden rows.

Planting Tips for Success

• Plant in cool weather: Sow during the cooler parts of spring or fall for the most comfortable growing conditions.
• Prepare the bed: Use loose, fertile, well-drained soil free of large stones so the round roots can develop smoothly.
• Sow shallowly: Plant pelleted seed about ½ inch deep and avoid burying the coating too deeply.
• Keep moisture steady: Pelleted seeds need consistent moisture while the coating softens and seedlings emerge. Do not let the seedbed dry out during germination.
• Thin for quality: Thin established seedlings so roots have room to size up. Young beet greens can be harvested gently as an extra garden treat.
• Feed with balance: Provide steady fertility, but avoid excessive nitrogen that can encourage top growth at the expense of developing roots.
• Harvest at the size you like: Pull roots when they reach your preferred size. Smaller beets are often especially tender and sweet.
• Stagger plantings: Sow small batches at intervals to spread out the harvest instead of having every beet ready at once.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh: Slice Chioggia beets thinly so the striped interior stands out in salads and vegetable platters.
• Roasted: Roast whole or cubed roots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs until tender.
• Steamed: Steam beets gently for a tender side dish while keeping their naturally sweet flavor.
• Pickled: Preserve cooked slices in a vinegar brine for a bright topping or colorful side dish.
• Grated: Shred raw beets into slaws and salads for crunch, color, and earthy sweetness.
• Greens: Sauté young beet leaves with garlic, oil, or butter for a tender leafy side dish.

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Choose your seed count and grow beautifully striped beets with excellent flavor for memorable garden-to-table meals.

Nutritional Information

Approximate values per 1 cup of raw sliced beet, about 136g. Values refer to harvested beet roots, not seeds.

• Calories: 58
• Total Fat: 0.2g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 106mg (5% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 13g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 3.8g (14% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 9.2g
• Protein: 2.2g
• Vitamin C: 6.7mg (7% Daily Value)
• Folate: 148mcg (37% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 442mg (9% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety disclaimer: Root size, shape, ring pattern, color intensity, sweetness, and maturity vary with temperature, soil, moisture, sunlight, and gardening practices.
• Seed storage: Keep unused pelleted seed sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
• Pellet handling: Keep pelleted seed dry before planting and provide steady moisture after sowing so the coating can soften and seedlings can emerge.
• Growing conditions: Germination and harvest timing depend on local temperature, soil, moisture, light, and gardening practices.

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