Beetroot - Chioggia seeds (Organic) - Happy Valley Seeds
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Beetroot - Chioggia seeds (Organic) - Happy Valley Seeds

Beetroot - Chioggia seeds (Organic)

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SKU: ORG-V-013

Botanical name: Beta vulgaris

Seed treatment: Untreated

Size: Pack: 50 seeds
Price:
$3.99

Description

Beetroot Chioggia Seeds - Certified Organic

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris

Seeds Per Packet: 70

 

  • Quick Harvest: Ready to harvest in just 55 to 65 days from sowing
  • Stunning Appearance: Striking red and white concentric rings when sliced, like a candy cane bullseye
  • Compact Growth: Neat 30 to 40cm plants ideal for garden beds, borders and containers
  • Extended Season: Sow from late winter through autumn in temperate areas for year-round harvests
  • Versatile Use: Sweeter and milder than regular beetroot, perfect raw in salads where the rings stay vibrant

 

Beetroot Chioggia is a pre-1840 Italian heirloom variety famous for its spectacular red and white concentric rings that appear when the root is sliced. Named after the historic fishing town of Chioggia near Venice, this variety has been a staple of Italian cuisine for centuries and grows beautifully in Australian conditions. The flavour is noticeably sweeter and milder than standard red beetroot, making it a favourite for raw salads where the striking candy stripe pattern really shines. Plant now and you could be harvesting by Christmas lunch for a show-stopping addition to your summer salads.

Alternate Names: Also known as: Candy Stripe Beet, Bull's Eye Beet, Candystripe Beetroot, Bassano, Tonda di Chioggia, Barbietola di Chioggia.

Planting And Growing Specifications

Specification Details
Plant Family Amaranthaceae
Seed Type Heirloom, Open Pollinated
Lifecycle Biennial (usually grown as an annual)
Sowing Method Direct sow preferred, transplant possible with care
Start Indoors Yes - 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting
Sow Depth 15 mm
Germination 5-10 days at optimal temperature
Germ. Temp Optimal: 10°C to 25°C
Spacing 10 cm apart
Row Spacing 30-50 cm between rows
Harvest 55-65 days from sowing
Growth Habit Clump forming rosette
Height 30-40 cm at maturity
Spread 15-20 cm at maturity
Colour Light red skin with red and white striped flesh
Soil pH 6.0 to 7.0
Water Needs Moderate to High
Sun Needs Full sun (6+ hours)
Frost Tolerance Light frost tolerant
Heat Tolerance Moderate - prefers cooler conditions
Drought Tolerance Low - requires consistent moisture
Pollination Wind pollinated
Container Yes - minimum 25 cm diameter x 25 cm depth
Seeds/Gram Approximately 60 seeds
Seed Treatment None - Untreated organic seed
Certification Australian Certified Organic (ACO)


Australian Growing Calendar

Climate Zone Best Planting Months
Tropical Mar-Jun
Subtropical Feb-Oct
Arid Feb-Oct
Temperate Jan-Apr, Jul-Dec
Cool Sep-Jan


Why Choose Our Organic Beetroot Chioggia Seeds

  • Certified Organic: Australian Certified Organic (ACO) certification
  • Australian Supplier: Supplied by Happy Valley Seeds to home gardeners
  • Tested Locally: Seeds selected for Australian growing conditions
  • Sustainable: Supporting organic farming and biodiversity

 

All orders ship from Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Where We Ship

  • All over Australia, including WA & TAS. We do not ship seeds outside Australia.

Processing Times

  • Order dispatch or packing time, 1 to 3 business days. Weekends and public holidays excluded. Transit time is additional.

  • Western Australia orders are packed each Thursday and handed to Australia Post on Friday. Place WA orders before Wednesday 11:59 PM Sydney time for Friday dispatch.

Delivery Options and Prices

Standard Post and Parcels, Australia Post or courier

  • Typical delivery time, 3 to 10 business days. Remote WA and NT may take longer.

Order contents Price
Seed packets only, or any seeds or garden supplies up to 200 g $3.95
Upgrade seed packet delivery to tracked letter Add $3.00
Mixed items 200 g to 400 g $5.95
Mixed items 401 g to 2 kg $10.95
Mixed items over 2 kg, including seed potatoes, tubers, canes, rhizomes $16.95


 

Free letter option for small seed orders
Seed packet orders under 1 g qualify for free untracked domestic letter shipping when the order value is $40 or more after discounts. Delivery for untracked letters may take 5 to 12 business days, sometimes longer.

Express Post and Parcels, Australia Post or courier

  • Typical delivery time is 1 to 3 business days. WA, NT, TAS, and remote areas may take longer.

Order contents Price
Seed packets only $16
Seed packets and bulk weight-based seeds up to 500 g $19
Bulk seeds 0 to 500 g $19
Bulk seeds 501 g to 1 kg $21
Bulk seeds 1.01 kg to 3 kg $26
Bulk seeds 3.01 kg to 5 kg $45
Bulk seeds 5.01 kg to 10 kg $80
Bulk seeds 10.01 kg to 15 kg $120

 

Important for WA Express
We do not provide Express parcel service for WA orders because quarantine inspections delay delivery, which defeats the purpose of Express.

State Specific Requirements and Fees

  • Western Australia, add $6 per order for Quarantine inspection. All WA seed orders go to Quarantine WA for inspection. Tracking (if any) is activated after inspection, which may take up to 10 business days from our packing date. Delivery within WA generally takes an additional 1 to 5 business days after release from Perth Airport.

  • Tasmania, add $3 per order for Biosecurity paperwork. Maximum 1 kg per seed line item. Biosecurity Tasmania restrictions apply.

Tracking and Delivery

  • You will receive a dispatch email with a tracking number when your order ships from our warehouse. Some small-value orders may ship as untracked letters.

  • Signature on delivery is available. Add $5.95. If not selected, the carrier may leave the parcel in a safe place, your letterbox if it fits, or at a collection point. ID may be required for Registered or Signature services.

Delivery Timeframes and Late or Missing Orders

  • Dispatch and delivery times are estimates. Events outside our control, such as weather or carrier delays, can affect timing.

  • We use Australia Post guidelines to decide when an order is considered late or missing.

When an order is considered missing

Service Usual delivery time Time before an order is counted as missing Review period before replacement
Economy delivery 3 to 12 business days 20 business days 2 to 3 business days
Express delivery 1 to 3 business days 5 business days beyond Australia Post’s estimate 2 to 3 business days

 

Delivery guarantee
If your order is lost or damaged in transit, we will work with you on a fair resolution, which may include a full refund, an upgrade to tracked delivery at a subsidised rate, or a one-time replacement. If we resend an order, that replacement is final and is sent at your own risk. No further refund or replacement will be provided.

Important Notes

  • We process orders after receiving cleared payment.

  • Postage rates are per order. We may combine multiple orders to the same recipient at the same address into one shipment.

  • Shipping charges are not discounted during product sales.

Need Help?

  • Phone, 1800 733 399

  • Email, support@happyvalleyseeds.com.au

  • Business hours, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm NSW time (AEDT or AEST depending upon daylight savings)

  • Address, PO Box 148, Riverstone NSW 2765

  • ABN, 63 634 537 492

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you ship outside Australia
No. We only ship within Australia.

How long does Standard delivery take
Delivery typically takes 3 to 12 business days after your order is dispatched (remote WA and NT areas may experience longer timeframes). Orders are usually lodged with Australia Post the business day after packing, and delivery time is calculated from that lodgement date.

How long does Express delivery take
Most orders arrive in 1 to 3 business days. WA, NT, TAS, and remote areas may take longer.

Do WA orders have delays?
Yes. WA orders go through Quarantine inspection. Tracking activates after inspection.

Can I get a signature on delivery?
Yes. You can add a signature on delivery for $3.95.

When is an order considered missing
We follow Australia Post guidelines. See the timeframes above..

 

 

Shipping Restrictions

Western Australia Customers: We can ship most seed line items, except Quarantine WA restricted seed lines to WA. To help us ship your order as quickly and efficiently as possible, please do not include any seed items prohibited in WA; they are listed with the label 'NOT to WA'. Due to quarantine restrictions in WA, there is a 10kg seeds limit per variety. WA orders require additional handling time. Please remain within an approved limit when ordering seeds. We review every WA order before dispatch and remove (or reduce) excess seed quantity from your order to comply with WA biosecurity regulations. Please check further information here

Tasmania Customers: We can ship seeds to Tasmania. Please do not include seed line items labeled 'NOT to TAS'. Please note that the maximum allowable limit per permitted seed line item is 1kg per order.

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