{"product_id":"pelleted-seed-beet-chioggia-guardsmark-4-non-gmo-seed-sizes-available","title":"Pelleted Seed Beet Chioggia Guardsmark 4 Non-GMO, Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(158, 21, 162);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted Seed Beet Chioggia Guardsmark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #074a0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 88%. Test Date: 07\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #074a0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 65%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Chioggia Guardsmark Pelleted Beet Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive striped interior:\u003c\/strong\u003e The red-and-creamy-white rings create a memorable slice pattern for salads, platters, and colorful recipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy the tender, earthy sweetness of homegrown beets fresh, roasted, steamed, grated, or pickled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful garden harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-height green tops with pink-striped stems add visual interest before the roots ever reach the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePelleted seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e The uniform coating makes small beet seed easier to \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/collections\/460436275457\" title=\"Pelleted Seeds for Precision Planting\"\u003esee, handle, space, and sow accurately\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seed-count options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds for containers, raised beds, succession planting, or larger garden rows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant in cool weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow during the cooler parts of spring or fall for the most comfortable growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the bed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use loose, fertile, well-drained soil free of large stones so the round roots can develop smoothly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow shallowly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant pelleted seed about ½ inch deep and avoid burying the coating too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep moisture steady:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelleted seeds need consistent moisture while the coating softens and seedlings emerge. Do not let the seedbed dry out during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin for quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin established seedlings so roots have room to size up. Young beet greens can be harvested gently as an extra garden treat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed with balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide steady fertility, but avoid excessive nitrogen that can encourage top growth at the expense of developing roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest at the size you like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull roots when they reach your preferred size. Smaller beets are often especially tender and sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStagger plantings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow small batches at intervals to spread out the harvest instead of having every beet ready at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are proud to supply quality seeds to home gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® participates in the GO TEXAN agriculture program.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We support the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eSafe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our vegetable seed offerings are provided in accordance with applicable seed regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat customer service:\u003c\/strong\u003e We are here to help you choose seeds and get your garden growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice Chioggia beets thinly so the striped interior stands out in salads and vegetable platters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast whole or cubed roots with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam beets gently for a tender side dish while keeping their naturally sweet flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserve cooked slices in a vinegar brine for a bright topping or colorful side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shred raw beets into slaws and salads for crunch, color, and earthy sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauté young beet leaves with garlic, oil, or butter for a tender leafy side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #f20d0d;\"\u003eOrder Chioggia Guardsmark Pelleted Beet Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #f20d0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your seed count and grow beautifully striped beets with excellent flavor for memorable garden-to-table meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximate values per 1 cup of raw sliced beet, about 136g. Values refer to harvested beet roots, not seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 106mg (5% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13g (5% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8g (14% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7mg (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148mcg (37% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 442mg (9% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Root size, shape, ring pattern, color intensity, sweetness, and maturity vary with temperature, soil, moisture, sunlight, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep unused pelleted seed sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePellet handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep pelleted seed dry before planting and provide steady moisture after sowing so the coating can soften and seedlings can emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germination and harvest timing depend on local temperature, soil, moisture, light, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #074a0d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. 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