Standard Silverbeet named after noted seedsman W Atlee Burpee's farm Fordhook in Pennsylania. The crinkled leaves are mid-green and with white veins and broad white stems. Popular as a steamed vegetable that's full of vitamins and nutrients!
Matures 55 days from direct sowing.
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Beta vulgaris
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-25 | 10-15 |
30cm
|
Hardy | 1.2.3 | 250 |
Direct Sow
|
Leaf crop
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
