{"product_id":"silverbeet-magenta-mix-1896","title":"Silverbeet Magenta Mix Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagenta Mix is a colourful silverbeet distinguished by vivid magenta to pink stems and strongly coloured veins running through its green leaves. The intensity and shade of the magenta colouring can vary with the season, climate and growing conditions, giving plants a naturally varied appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTender young leaves are excellent in salads and baby leaf mixes, while mature leaves and stems can be steamed, sautéed or used in soups, pies and vegetable dishes. The striking stems also make an attractive edible garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlow to bolt and productive over a long harvest period, Magenta Mix performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Silverbeet has been cultivated around the Mediterranean since ancient times and generally prefers cooler growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 50–60 seeds per gram. Approximately 50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: March–August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: February–October\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: February–November\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: August–April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise seedlings for transplanting, approximately 1–2 cm deep. Space plants around 25–30 cm apart with 40–50 cm between rows. Keep well watered, particularly during hot or dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest individual outer leaves as required, leaving the central growing point intact for continued production. For baby leaf production, sow more densely and harvest young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375907557594,"sku":"prefix_681c1f736827d1.49016928","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375907590362,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73682856.30165721","price":15.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50g","offer_id":46375907623130,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73682881.68005689","price":35.25,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Silverbeet_MagentaMix.jpg?v=1771465982","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/silverbeet-magenta-mix-1896","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}