Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
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Silver Beet ‘Silverado’ (Beta vulgaris)

Silver Beet ‘Silverado’ (Beta vulgaris)

Silverado is a new, improved variety of silver beet with glossy dark green leaves, more savoyed than Fordhook Giant. It also has a narrower stem. It’s very quick to grow and can be harvested the year round.

 

 

When to sow: August to April
Where to sow: In seed trays or in a prepared bed in the garden
Depth to sow: 5mm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants: Thin to 30cm; Between rows: 30-40cm
      

Directions:  Plant seeds either in drills or in trays every two months or so from early spring until early autumn for a year round harvest.

Packet 100 seeds
$4.95 each