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SILVERBEET Fordhook Giant (Swiss Chard) Heirloom
Beta vulgaris
Stock: Available
Family: Amaranthaceae
Subfamily: Betoideae
Characteristics: Annual leaf vegetable
Seed per packet: Approx 40
Approx 50-80 seed per gram
Tremendously popular in Europe and Australia this heirloom variety is both tasty and versatile easily grown vegetable that will provide a continuous crop over a long period.
Cook the stalks and eat as celery the leaves are cooked like spinach.
Adaptable to most well-drained garden soils, prefers an open sunny position.
Tropical: All Year Round
Temperate: Spring to Autumn
Cold: Spring to Autumn
Sow: 10mm deep.
Sow direct or in trays of a quality seed raising mix and transplant when 5-6cm tall.
Germination: 6-7 days.
Plant space: 30cm
Row space: 30cm
Maturity: 8 weeks
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants. Pick leaves continuously to promote new growth.
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