vegetable variety in zone 4a
Chioggia beet in zone 4a
Chioggia · Beta vulgaris
- Zone
- 4a -30°F to -25°F
- Growing season
- 120 days
- Days to harvest
- 55 to 70
The verdict
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About Chioggia
Mild, sweet, less earthy; red-and-white concentric ring patterns when sliced. Fresh raw on salads, lightly roasted. Italian heirloom, ornamental and edible.
Critical timing for zone 4a
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Common challenges in zone 4a
- ▸ Late frosts damage early bloomers
- ▸ Limited peach varieties
Modified care for zone 4a
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Chioggia in adjacent zones
Other beet varieties for zone 4a
- Bull's Blood
Earthy, sweet, intensely red; deep wine-red roots and decorative dark red foliage. Roasting, micro greens, orn…
- Detroit Dark Red
Sweet, earthy, classic deep-red beet flavor; uniformly round dark roots. Roasting, pickling, borscht, fresh sa…
- Golden
Mild, sweet, delicate; orange-skinned yellow-fleshed beets. Fresh, roasting, salads. Less earthy than red type…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Chioggia beet grow in zone 4a?
Yes. Chioggia is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 7b, which includes zone 4a.
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Image: "Beta vulgaris, San Francisco farmers market", by Frank Schulenburg, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC0 Source.
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