Fordhook Giant
Silverbeet
Easy Grow
Specifications
Variety:
Fordhook Giant
Botanical Name:
Beta vulgaris
Position:
Full sun
Height:
50‑75cm
Spacing:
40cm apart
Uses:
Hot dishes, delightful sauteed with slivers of Fine French Garlic.
Maturity:
5-8 weeks
Growing Tip:
All year
In Season
Product Description
Silverbeet produces dark green, glossy, crinkled leaves with cream coloured, edible stalks. It requires a well composted soil. Mulch or weed regularly and keep plants well watered during hot weather. Best eaten when young and tender. Harvest the outside leaves first.
Disclaimer:
Illustration and information intended only as a guide.
