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SWISS CHARD White - BETA vulgaris 50g
Silverbeet
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 740-50g
Family: Amaranthaceae
Sub-family: Betoideae
Characteristics: Annual leaf vegetable
Seed per packet: Approx. 80
Seed per gram: Approx. 60
Produces thick broad pure white stems with crinkled leaves with white ribs.
Slow bolting, tolerant to both cold and hot conditions.
A very ornamental variety growing 50-60 cm tall that is ideal for container gardens and looks great in either the vegetable garden herb garden or mixed with flowering annuals.
Grow notes:
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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