Seed Savers Exchange 0345 Open-pollinated Beet, Chioggia, 100 Seed Packet Pre-1840 Italian heirloom, introduced to the U.S. before 1865 Named for a fishing town near Venice;uniquely beautiful flesh has alternating red and white concentric rings that resemble a bull's-eye A feast for the eyes;wonderful for fresh eating and pickling Retains markings if baked whole and sliced just before serving 50 days to maturity Pre-1840 Italian heirloom, introduced to the U.S. before 1865 Named for a fishing town near Venice; uniquely beautiful flesh has alternating red and white concentric rings that resemble a bull's-eye A feast for the eyes; wonderful for fresh eating and pickling Retains markings if baked whole and sliced just before serving 50 Days to maturity