Fordhook Giant Silver Beet

Name: Fordhook Giant Silver Beet
Brand: DT Brown
SKU: 5030075022398
Availability: InStock

SKU: 5030075022398

Original price was: $2.50.Current price is: $2.20.

Fordhook Giant Silver Beet (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) is popular in Europe and Australia. This easily grown vegetable will provide a continuous crop, is tasty, versatile – cook the stalks, eat as celery and the rich leaves are a great variation to spinach.

How To Grow:

Drop a few seeds every 40cm in rows 12mm deep and 30cm apart.
Thin out to one plant every 40cm.
Keep well watered.

When To Plant: Early Spring through to early Autumn.

Harvest: 8-12 weeks from sowing.

Quantity: 300 seeds

In stock

Brand:DT Brown

Fordhook Giant Silver Beet

Fordhook Giant Silver Beet is a versatile, easy-to-grow vegetable ideal for New Zealand gardens. With a long cropping period, this plant offers both delicious stalks and nutritious leaves. The stalks can be cooked like celery, while the leaves serve as a spinach alternative, adding variety to your meals.

Popular in New Zealand and thrives in various climates. It’s perfect for continuous harvesting from early spring through autumn. The stalks add crunch to soups and stews, while the rich, tender leaves are great in salads and sautés.

This reliable and hardy vegetable is an excellent choice for both seasoned gardeners and those new to growing their own food. Enjoy the practical and flavorful benefits of Silver Beet in your Kiwi garden.