Garden Beet Chioggia Guardsmark

Garden Beet Chioggia Guardsmark is an improved version of the Italian heirloom variety ‘Chioggia,’ the sweet-tasting flesh of this beet develops the characteristic bull’s-eye pattern of alternating red and white rings. Beets are a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Chioggia Guardsmark offers a vivid purple and white interior zoning, along with a mild sweet flavor. This beet is appealing to the fresh market, specialty growers and home gardeners. The roots have a flattened-globe shape, a medium-sized crown and a medium-sized tap root.