SILVERBEET - Rainbow

OP Open Pollinated

(120 seeds)

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Pretty enough for the flower garden. Colourful and tasty.

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Who says silver beet has to be boring? Bring a new spectrum of colour to your garden and your cooking with this rainbow mixture that Read More

Who says silver beet has to be boring? Bring a new spectrum of colour to your garden and your cooking with this rainbow mixture that includes golden, pink, violet-purple and green and white striped stems. It's so pretty, you may even be tempted to plant it in your flower garden.

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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 - Rainbow

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 120

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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Want the full growing guide?

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

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