Silverbeet 'Magenta Sunset'
Silverbeet 'Magenta Sunset' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
The very attractive narrow dark pink stems and leaf veins contrast with the dark green leaves to brighten up the vegetable garden. It is productive with a mild flavour and able to be 'cut and come again'. Excellent as a microgreen and in salad mix, the young leaves are very tender and nearly smooth. It is hardy and drought resistant. Days to harvest: 28 days baby leaf; 55 days mature.
Product: Silverbeet 'Magenta Sunset'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
The very attractive narrow dark pink stems and leaf veins contrast with the dark green leaves to brighten up the vegetable garden. Excellent as a microgreen and in salad mix, the young leaves are very tender and nearly smooth. It is hardy and drought resistant.
Plant type: Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Plant height: 30 - 45 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; in hot, humid areas, rust disease can be a problem; regularly spray with seaweed to keep it in check
Harvest: 28 days baby leaf; 55 days mature
100 seeds per packet
Beta vulgaris
Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Silverbeet 'Magenta Sunset'
The very attractive narrow dark pink stems and leaf veins contrast with the dark green leaves to brighten up the vegetable garden. It is productive with a mild flavour and able to be 'cut and come again'. Excellent as a microgreen and in salad mix, the young leaves are very tender and nearly smooth. It is hardy and drought resistant. Days to harvest: 28 days baby leaf; 55 days mature.