Silverbeet Rainbow Chard Vegetable Seeds

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