SILVERBEET ‘Magenta Sunset’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
- A stunning variety of silverbeet with vibrant, magenta-colored stems and deep green, tender leaves.
- Highly nutritious, packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and fiber, making it a great addition to any meal.
- Produces a high yield of tender leaves that are perfect for stir-fries, salads, and sautés.
- Fast-growing, with a continuous harvest from spring to autumn, providing a fresh supply of greens throughout the season.
- Cold-tolerant and hardy, making it ideal for cooler climates or extending your growing season into the fall and winter months.
- Resistant to many common pests and diseases, ensuring a healthy and productive crop with minimal care.
- Can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, or containers, perfect for small or urban gardens.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Perennial vegetable, reaching 45 – 60 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May
- Subtropical: March – May
- Tropical: November – March
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: March – May
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Germination Temperature: 15-25 °C
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers for easy harvesting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 30 – 40 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, particularly during hot weather.
- Mulch around the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and maintain an even soil temperature.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth and ensure a continual supply of fresh greens.
Harvest:
50 – 70 days after sowing for mature leaves; can be harvested as young leaves earlier in the season
