PLANTS SHIP MID-MAY+ (except fruit trees), SEEDS SHIP ANYTIME, CANADA ONLY. LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE (incl. fruit trees, Ottawa) CHIOGGIA GUARDSMARK BEET | id:21754 | Beta vulgaris | Certified Organic by Ecocert Canada | Biennial | Open Pollinated | Heirloom This beet has striking crimson and white interior zoning and sweet flavor. Guardsmark strain is selected for more uniform roots than the standard Chioggia beet strain. High resistance to bolting. Vitamins+: : B9+, C, K+, : K+, Mn++, : Betalains Companion plants: Lettuce, Alliums, Bush Beans, Brassicas (except Mustard), Radish, Marigold, Catnip. Far from: Pole Beans, Mustard Family. Planting tip: Soaking in warm water for up to 12H is recommended for improved germination.||Direct seed after all danger of frost has passed. For fall planting seed 6-8 weeks before fall frost. Harvesting tip: Harvest as needed. Harvest any size Storage tip: Store at 0°C and 95% humidity. Cut tops 1” above the base of the stem. Put in plastic bags to retain moisture.
Seed depth:1/2-3/4″ Direct, Plant spacing:2-4”, Row spacing:12-24”, Sun Level:1, Watering Level:2, Germination:5-8 days/jrs, 12-23°C Optimally:15-21°C, Maturity:60 days/jrs, Height: 12-18″, Width: 6-12″, Cold tolerance:-7°C, Edible leaf (See Envelope below) Gaia Organics, 399 River Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1V 1C9 (near Gatineau, Quebec) 613-219-8463 (see the envelope below)
