Silverbeet Fordhook 50 Seeds

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