Silverbeet 'Lucullus'
Silverbeet 'Lucullus' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Lucullus' is an Italian heirloom silverbeet introduced around 1914, it was named after a Roman general who was famous for his vast gardens. The white stems contrast with heavily savoyed green leaves. A medium-sized silverbeet to 50 cm tall, it is highly productive and able to be 'cut and come again'. 'Lucullus' is particularly heat and cold tolerant and very easy to grow. It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Days to harvest: 52 - 55.
Product: Silverbeet 'Lucullus'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
Lucullus' is an Italian heirloom silverbeet introduced around 1914, it was named after a Roman general who was famous for his vast gardens. The white stems contrast with heavily savoyed green leaves. A medium-sized silverbeet that is highly productive and able to be 'cut and come again'. 'Lucullus' is particularly heat and cold tolerant and very easy to grow. It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Plant type: Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Plant height: 50 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
Rows: 45 - 60 cm apart
Details: Keep well supplied with water and mulch; harvest by gently pulling outer leaves away from the plant; avoid leaving stubs. 25 days babyleaf; 52 - 55 days full size
100 seeds per packet
Beta vulgaris
Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Silverbeet 'Lucullus'
Lucullus' is an Italian heirloom silverbeet introduced around 1914, it was named after a Roman general who was famous for his vast gardens. The white stems contrast with heavily savoyed green leaves. A medium-sized silverbeet to 50 cm tall, it is highly productive and able to be 'cut and come again'. 'Lucullus' is particularly heat and cold tolerant and very easy to grow. It has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Days to harvest: 52 - 55.