Silverbeet 'Fordhook Giant'
Silverbeet 'Fordhook Giant' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Introduced in 1934, 'Fordhook Giant' is vigorous and productive over a long period. The leaves are deep green and crumpled; the stems are broad and white. It tolerates light frost. Excellent in salad mix.
Product: Silverbeet 'Fordhook Giant'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris ssp. Cicla
Introduced in 1934, 'Fordhook Giant' is vigorous and productive over a long period. The leaves are deep green and crumpled; the stems are broad and white. It tolerates light frost. Excellent in salad mix.
Plant type: Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Plant height: 55 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 10 - 28°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring, summer, autumn
Subtropical: March - September
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 5 - 10 days
Depth: 10 - 20 mm deep; soak seeds in warm water for 1 - 2 hours before planting
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Sow direct or into a seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, add compost, pH 6.5 - 7.5; keep moist and well mulched
Rows: 45 - 60 cm apart
Details: Seedlings can blush pink on the stems initially; harvest by gently pulling outer leaves away from the plant; avoid leaving stubs; in hot, humid areas, rust disease can be a problem; regularly spray with seaweed to keep it in check
Harvest: 50 - 58 days full size; 25 days for salad mix
100 seeds per packet
Beta vulgaris ssp. Cicla
Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Silverbeet 'Fordhook Giant'
Introduced in 1934, 'Fordhook Giant' is vigorous and productive over a long period. The leaves are deep green and crumpled; the stems are broad and white. It tolerates light frost. Excellent in salad mix.