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Chioggia Guardsmark Beet

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris 'Chioggia Guardsmark'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 36"-48"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Chioggia Guardsmark Beet plant details

Chioggia Guardsmark Beet is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Chioggia Guardsmark Beet

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN tall
Uses: culinary, edible, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Chioggia Guardsmark Beet

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Italian Heirloom, improved strain pink and white candy stripe roots, light red skin. Leaves all green, stems stripe pink exceptional sweetness; loses quality when large. Original in a Venetian hill town with this name; cult. In US since 1840's.

Gardening facts about Chioggia Guardsmark Beet plant

How to Grow Chioggia Guardsmark Beet

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
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