- Leaf vegetable
- Mix of yellow, white, pink and red
- Very attractive
Description
'Silverbeet- Rainbow Chard' seeds
Beta vulgaris
- Leaf vegetable
- Mix of yellow, white, pink and red
- Very attractive
Biennial normally grown as an annual, growing to 60cm. Stems in a mix of colours including golden yellow, light pink, white and crimson red. Very attractive. Silver beet is also known as "Swiss Chard" and is often confused with "Spinach".
Seeds per gram: 55
Product code: D1-15
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 15mm |
Season | Spring, summer and autumn (or anytime outside of frost) |
Germination | 5-10 days @ 10-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial |
Row Spacing | 50cm |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 58-70 days |
*Notes: Keep well watered. Cut leaves and stalks as required. Remove any flower stems as soon as they appear. Is susceptible to downy mildew and leaf spot.
How To Grow
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Ratings & Reviews
Silverbeet- Rainbow Chard
Tastes good but has not grown particularly big or quickly - live near Melbourne so think colder weather hasn't helped.
Silverbeet- Rainbow Chard
Good germination and great taste both cooked and raw.