Beet Root ( Chukander ) Seeds Desi - Apnaugao
Beet Root ( Chukander ) Seeds Desi - Apnaugao
چقندر / chard / Harvard beet / blood turnip

Desi Beetroot (Chukander) Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO

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Seeds quantity may vary — could be more or less than stated. Open carefully to avoid losing seeds. Store away from direct sunlight and moisture until ready to plant.
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Each beetroot seed is a cluster of 2–4 seeds — thin to one plant per cluster. Soak seeds 12 hours before sowing for faster germination. Harvest at 5–7 cm for tenderness; larger roots become woody and fibrous.
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Beet Root ( Chukander ) Seeds Desi - Apnaugao

Desi Beetroot (Chukander) Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO

Regular price Rs.150.00
Sale price Rs.150.00 Regular price Rs.200.00
Unit price

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Desi Beetroot (Chukander) Seeds – Heirloom, Non-GMO

Grow Desi Beetroot Redondo Rojo (Chukander) — the classic round deep-crimson beetroot for Pakistani kitchens. Boiled and dressed in salads, roasted whole, blended into juices, and pickled — chukander is one of Pakistan’s most versatile cool-season vegetables. Redondo Rojo produces smooth, round, uniformly coloured roots with sweet, earthy flesh. The young green leaves are also edible as a nutritious salad green.

Features

Planting SeasonWinter,Spring
Plant Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitRosette
Bloom SeasonWinter, Spring
Cultivar TypeHeirloom
Plant characteristicsEdible
Growing ConditionsCold Tolerant, Outdoor, Container Friendly
Climatic ZoneSub-Humid, Semi-Arid, Highland
Harvest AdvantagesHigh Yield, Long Storage
Planting in PlainsFebruary–April, July–August
Planting on HillsidesMarch–May

Soak seeds 12 hours first. Direct sow 1/2 inch deep in cool soil. Thin to 3–4 inches. Harvest at 5–7 cm diameter.

Planting SeasonWinter,Spring
Sowing MethodDirect Sow, Start Indoors
Germination Temp (Soil)10–20°C
Growing Temp (Air)15–22°C
Light RequirementFull sun
Planting Depth1/2 Inch (12 mm) — soak seeds 12 hours before sowing
Plant Spacing3–4 Inches (8—10 cm)
Water RequirementModerate
Days to Maturity50—70 Days from sowing to harvest
Plant Height8—12 Inches (20–30 cm) foliage; round root underground
Flavour Profile Sweet, Earthy, Savory

How To Grow

Soak Beetroot Redondo Rojo seeds in warm water for 12 hours before sowing to speed germination. Sow 1/2 inch deep directly in fertile, well-drained soil. Germination in 7—14 days at 10–20°C. Thin to 3–4 inches apart when seedlings reach 2 inches tall. Redondo Rojo is the classic round desi-style red beetroot with deep crimson flesh. Harvest when roots reach 5–7 cm diameter for best tenderness. Roots are edible raw in salads or boiled/roasted. Young leaves are also edible as greens.