Silverbeet 'Southern European'
Silverbeet 'Southern European' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Southern European' is a 'perpetual spinach' type. It has very broad, light green leaves that are tender and far less stringy than other silverbeet. It is also sweeter in flavour. It is hardy, drought resistant and far more resistant to disease than other silverbeet in humid areas. It will self-sow readily, even in the subtropics.
Product: Silverbeet 'Southern European'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris ssp. Cicla
Southern European' is a 'perpetual spinach' type. It has very broad, light green leaves that are tender and far less stringy than other silverbeet. It is also sweeter in flavour. It is hardy, drought resistant and far more resistant to disease than other silverbeet in humid areas. It will self-sow readily, even in the subtropics.
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, 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 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 ssp. Cicla
Annual but biennial in cooler areas
Silverbeet 'Southern European'
Southern European' is a 'perpetual spinach' type. It has very broad, light green leaves that are tender and far less stringy than other silverbeet. It is also sweeter in flavour. It is hardy, drought resistant and far more resistant to disease than other silverbeet in humid areas. It will self-sow readily, even in the subtropics.