SILVERBEET - Large White Ribbed

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(50 seeds)

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Heavy yields from a tried and tested favourite

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If you're including lots of healthy greens in your diet, growing your own, fresh garden produce makes a lot of sense especially when it's as Read More

If you're including lots of healthy greens in your diet, growing your own, fresh garden produce makes a lot of sense especially when it's as easy to grow and as heavy-yielding as this heirloom silverbeet variety. Large White Ribbed silverbeet is pollinated according to nature's whims, but produces a reliable and oh-so-easy crop that just keeps giving. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting your first veggie patch, this tried and tested standby is a must.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

60 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

20cm

Plant Height

50cm

Additional Features

Containers, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Product Details

Common Name: SILVERBEET - Large White Ribbed

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 50

Days to Harvest: 60 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 20cm

Row Spacing: 40cm

Companion Plants: Beans, Cauliflower, Peas, Strawberries

Additional Features: Containers, Cuisine, Cut-and-Come-Again, Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Germination Time: 5-15 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 50cm

Sow Depth: 10-20mm

Best Months to Plant – Silverbeet
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓	✓	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Silverbeet
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Silverbeet
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Silverbeet
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Silverbeet
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Silverbeet
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Silver beet tolerates most soils, but preparation with compost is a help. Best sown direct, sowing in trays also works well. Plant 1-2cm deep at the correct spacing.

How to Harvest

Cut mature outer leaves off at the base using sharp scissors or a knife. Inner leaves mature quickly.

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How to Sow

Silver beet tolerates most soils, but preparation with compost is a help. Best sown direct, sowing in trays also works well. Plant 1-2cm deep at the correct spacing.

How to Harvest

Cut mature outer leaves off at the base using sharp scissors or a knife. Inner leaves mature quickly.

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See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

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