Silverbeet Barese Chard

SILVERBEET: BARESE

(BETA VULGARIS)

An Italian dwarf silverbeet that grows fast and produces compact bunches of green tender leaves.

Pick outer leaves first and continue to pick throughout winter or harvest like pak choi.

Disease resistant

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – MAY

Temperate: SEP – JUN

Sub – Tropical: YEAR- ROUND

Tropical: MAR – OCT

Arid: MAR – NOV

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 6.8

Moderate, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow or seedling tray 10mm-20mm deep and keep moist.

Plant or thin to 20-40cm apart.

To harvest; cut each stem. The plant will continue to produce over a long period.

Cold, but not frost hardy.

DAYS TO HARVEST

35 Days to baby. 45 Days to mature.

APPROX 150 SEEDS