SILVERBEET-FORDHOOK GIANT-ORGANIC

This variety of silverbeet is the largest. It has very broad dark green, white ribbed, wavy leaves and has been the industry standard for many years. All of these parts are edible. It is an easy vegetable to grow in the home garden and is high in vitamins. Suited to all climates, although is best to avoid growing in very hot and frost times. Soak the silverbeet seeds a few hours before sowing, as they only absorb water slowly. Sow thinly in drills 30-40cm apart and 12mm deep. Cover the seeds with vermiculite. Cover lightly with mulch (ie. shredded sugar cane mulch) Keep damp with light watering until seeldings emerge. (approx. 2 weeks). Have a year round supply with 2 or 3 sowings between Spring & Autumn. QTY 1.0grams Approx. 175 Seeds
This variety of silverbeet has the largest leaves. It has very broad dark green, white ribbed, wavy leaves and has been the industry standard for many years. All of these parts are edible. It is an easy vegetable to grow in the home garden and is high in vitamins and minerals. Fordhook Giant is well suited to all climates, although it is best to avoid sowing in very hot and frosty times. Soak the seeds for a few hours before sowing, as they only absorb water slowly. Sow 12mm deep in drills 30-40cm apart firm, down the soil and and cover lightly with mulch. Any loose mulch will do. Keep the seeds damp with light watering until the seedlings emerge. (approx. 2 weeks). Have a year round supply with 2 or 3 sowings between Spring & Autumn. QTY 1.0 grams Approx. 175 Seeds