Silverbeet 'Peacock Mix'
Silverbeet 'Peacock Mix'
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Beta vulgaris
- Gorgeous blend of red, golden-yellow, pink and white stems
- Great flavour and incredible colour
- Spring/ Autumn/ Winter variety
- Narrow to broad stems
- Specialty Appeal
Gorgeous, formulated blend of red, golden-yellow, pink and white stems with specialty appeal. Reliable yields of consistently colourful leaves with uniform maturity. This carefully formulated blend combines an array of colours that are evenly distributed, creating eye-catching rainbow bunches of marketable quality.
Open pollinated.
Certified Organic Seed
SEED COUNT: 50, 200 approx.
Germination: Lot#17H508 JUN 2024 90%
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
PLEASE NOTE: We do not authorize the repackaging of our seed without written permission
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Full Sun Partial Shade |
Baby size 5-10cm between rows; Full size 20-30cm, rows 45-60cm apart |
Baby size 15cm; Bunching Size 40 cm |
1-2cm | 4-8 days @ 25-30°C |
30 days Baby; 60 days Full size |
DIRECT SOW – Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Soil pH should be over 6.0. Cool and mild weather is preferred, though silverbeet has some heat tolerance. Seeds germinate in soil temperatures from 5–38°C with an optimum germination temperature of 30°C. Seedlings will tolerate light frosts, and mature plants will tolerate moderate frosts. Silverbeet may overwinter in mild areas.
Full Size: Sow about 6 seeds/30cm, 1-2cm deep, rows 30-45cm apart from midspring and on into autumn (where winter is mild). Thin to 15-20cm apart for larger leaves. Baby Leaf: Sow 1cm deep at 1seeds/cm in rows at least 5cm apart from midspring into autumn (where winter is mild). Planting too densely can lead to overcrowding and stunted growth.
TRANSPLANT (recommended) - Sow 2-3 seeds per cell, 1-2cm deep covering with vermiculite, 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Thin to 1–2 plants per cell. Harden plants off by reducing water and air temperature 2-3 days before transplanting. Transplant out 15-20cm apart in rows 30-45cm apart.
