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SWISS CHARD Rainbow - BETA vulgaris
Silverbeet
Stock: Available
SKU Code: V 448
Family: Amaranthaceae
Subfamily: Betoideae
Characteristics: Annual
Seed per packet: Approx 40
Silverbeet or Chard that can be harvested young for use in fresh salads or left to mature in to bigger leaves more suited to cooking.
Full of goodness Rainbow Chard has the added advantage of also being used as an ornamental plant due the wonderful colours in the stems. Just at home in the flower garden or container as the edible garden.
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.
We now stock a range of Propagation Accessories including the popular Aquamiser Propagation Kits, Pots, Native and Forestry Tubes, Trays, Labels and more.
We can only ship these items to Australian locations, international customers please request shipping quotation prior to purchasing.
