Magenta stems and leaf veins, colour can change with seasons, climate and growing conditions. Slow to bolt.
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Silverbeet
Beta vulgaris
Known in the Mediterranean region in ancient times. Sometimes called Spinach. Likes soil pH above 6.0 Sow anytime outside frost, cool weather is preferred for growing, and plants suffer in hot dry times.
50-60 seeds per gram
Silverbeet planting information:
| Tropics: | Feb-Sep |
| Subtropic: | Any |
| Mild: | Sep-May |
| Cold/Frost: | Sep-Mar |
| Plant space cm: | 15-30 |
| Row space cm: | 50-60 |
| Depth cm: | 1.5-2 |
| Best soil temp: | 10-30 °C |
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| Number of seeds per gram: | 50-60 |
| Rate per hectare: | 8-20kg |
| Average days to maturity: | 50-85 |
