Silverbeet 'Perpetual'
Silverbeet 'Perpetual' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
A very long-lasting and tasty leaf vegetable but unfortunately not 'perpetual'. It does, however, resist bolting longer than any other silverbeet or spinach. The leaves are smoother than other silverbeet with narrower, greenish stems. It is tender with a taste more like true English Spinach. Very hardy and drought resistant. Days to harvest: 50.
Product: Silverbeet 'Perpetual'
Product type: SEED (100)
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris ssp. Cicla
Syn.: syn. Chard, Leaf Beet
Syn. Chard, Leaf Beet. A very long-lasting leaf vegetable but unfortunately not 'perpetual'. It has smoother leaves than other silverbeet with narrower, greenish stems. It is tender with a taste more like English Spinach. 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
100 seeds per packet
Beta vulgaris ssp. Cicla
syn. Chard, Leaf Beet
Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Silverbeet 'Perpetual'
A very long-lasting and tasty leaf vegetable but unfortunately not 'perpetual'. It does, however, resist bolting longer than any other silverbeet or spinach. The leaves are smoother than other silverbeet with narrower, greenish stems. It is tender with a taste more like true English Spinach. Very hardy and drought resistant. Days to harvest: 50.