Silverbeet Fordhook 50 Seeds
Beta vulgaris
This is a cut and come again plant, providing leaves for some months before going to flower. Can re-sprout from around the base if cut off when it starts to flower.
Reasonably frost and heat tolerant. Grows well in most soils. For prolific growth apply compost, or well-rotted manure. Resistant to most plant diseases. The multi-coloured ones look good in a flower border.
Culinary hints - cooking and eating Silverbeet
Wash thoroughly and inspect the back of the leaves for insects.
Chop and put in a saucepan with very little water ( or just what is on the leaves)
Cover and cook over a low to medium heat until the leaves collapse.
A small amount of nutmeg enhances the flavour.
- Sow Moderate Climate: Sep-Apr
- Sow Warm Climate: Sep-May
- Sow Sub-Tropical Climate: All Year Round
- Sow Tropical Climate: Mar-Sep
- Sowing Method: Sow Direct or Raise Seedling
- Depth: 10mm
- Row Spacing: 60cm
- Plant Spacing: 20-35cm
- Soil Temp: 20-25 °C
- Emerge: 10-20 Days
- Harvest: 50-90 Days
(VSilFH50)
SKU | VSilFH50 |
Shipping Weight | 0.1000kg |
Unit Of Measure | ml |
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