Silverbeet 'Orange Rib'
Silverbeet 'Orange Rib' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Syn Orange Ribbed; beautiful orange stems and leaf veins contrast with the bright green leaves to brighten up the vegetable garden. Excellent as a microgreen and in salad mix. It is hardy and drought resistant.
Product: Silverbeet 'Orange Rib'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris
Syn Orange Ribbed; beautiful orange stems and leaf veins contrast with the bright green leaves to brighten up the vegetable garden. Excellent as a microgreen and in salad mix. 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: 50 - 60 days
seeds per packet
Beta vulgaris
Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Silverbeet 'Orange Rib'
Syn Orange Ribbed; beautiful orange stems and leaf veins contrast with the bright green leaves to brighten up the vegetable garden. Excellent as a microgreen and in salad mix. It is hardy and drought resistant.