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 |