SILVERBEET ‘Rainbow Chard’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
- A vibrant mix of chard with colorful stems in shades of red, yellow, pink, orange, and white.
- Produces tender, glossy green leaves that are mildly sweet and earthy in flavor.
- Highly nutritious, rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like iron and magnesium.
- Heat and cold-tolerant, making it suitable for year-round growing in many climates.
- Ideal for stir-fries, salads, and soups.
- Grows up to 50 – 60 cm in height.
- Provides a continuous harvest of leaves over a long period.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial grown as an annual, up to 60 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: August – April
- Subtropical:February – November
- Tropical:March – May
- Cool:September – March
- Arid: August – April
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Soil Temperature:
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil, pH 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 25 – 30 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
Harvest:
50 – 60 days after sowing
