Silverbeet Perpetual

Code: M6785

Known as spinach beet this spinach-like silver beet is perfect raw, steamed or cooked. Also great with microgreens and mesclun in salad mixes.

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Planting Instruction

How To Sow: Choose a well-drained site in full sun. Sow seeds in trays for subsequent transplanting or, after frosts, sow directly in a well prepared seedbed. Sow seeds 5 cm apart, in rows 20 cm apart and to a depth of 1 cm.
Seedling Care: Keep the seedbed evenly moist during the germination period (14-21 days). Apply vegetable fertiliser two weeks after germination for healthier plants and maximum crop. Protect your seedlings from slugs, snails and insect pests; go to mcgregors.co.nz for appropriate plant health and pest control products.
Hints and Tips: Produces an abundant crop of smooth leaves over a long period.
Our seeds are not treated with Neonicotinoids.
These seeds are not pasteurised.

Specs & Warranty

Seed Count	Approx. 75 seeds
Botanical Name	Beta vulgaris
Best Months To Sow - Temperate Regions	Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best Months To Sow - Warmer Regions	All year round
Sowing Position	Full Sun
Grow In	Gardens or Planters
Seed Planting Depth	1cm
Seed Spacing	5cm
Harvest/Maturity	8-10 weeks