Candy Cane Beetroot

🌱 QUANTITY: 50 Seeds
⏳ SEED TO HARVEST: 55–65 days
🌿 SOWING METHOD: Direct sow
🏞️ SOWING TIME (PLAINS): September-January
🌄 SOWING TIME (HILLS): September-February
☀️ LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full sunlight

Candy Cane Beetroot (Chioggia Beetroot) is a stunning heirloom variety first cultivated in the 19th century in the small Italian town of Chioggia. Famous for its striking appearance, the roots reveal beautiful red-and-white concentric rings—earning it the name “candy cane” beetroot. Beyond its looks, this variety carries a rich heritage, passed down through generations of gardeners and food lovers.

Known for its mild, sweet, and earthy flavor, Candy Cane beetroot is less intense than the traditional deep-red beet, making it perfect for both raw and cooked dishes. When sliced fresh, it adds a splash of artistry to salads, while cooking softens its rings into a rosy blush, creating a unique appeal in soups, roasts, and pickles. The tender, nutrient-rich greens can also be harvested young and used like spinach.

With its short maturity period (around 55–65 days) and adaptability to different climates, this variety is both rewarding and eye-catching in the garden. Loved by chefs, home gardeners, and seed savers alike, Candy Cane beetroot is not just a vegetable—it’s a living piece of history that combines heritage, nutrition, and beauty in every root.