BETA VULGARIS
PACKET CONTAINS 30 SEEDS
Commonly known as Silverbeet, This variety’s leaves are medium dark green, lightly crumpled when young and more heavily crumpled at maturity.
Stalks and leaf midribs are smooth, thick, broad and white.
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
| 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 |