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Swiss Chard 'Peppermint'

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BETA VULGARIS

PACKET CONTAINS 30 SEEDS

Commonly known as Silverbeet, Peppermint is an attractive showy Swiss chard, the stalks are white and pink stripes that contrast with the dark green leaves.

Swiss chard leaves are very tender and tastes similar to Spinach, however Chard is a member of the beet family. This leafy green is a very nutritious vegetable, It provides vitamins, minerals, and powerful plant compounds. You can either eat them raw or cook them in different ways.

  • Maturity in 50 to 65 days
  • Heat tolerant
  • Frost tolerant
Method

Sow direct or raise seedlings after frost. Likes rich fertile soil but easy to grow in any soil

Sowing Depth 15mm
When to sow in Australia

Tropical: All year

Temperate: Spring, Summer and Autumn

Cool climate: Spring, Summer and Autumn

Germination 7-12 days at 10-30°C
Plant Height 55 - 65cm
Position Full sun