Plant Overview
Silver Beet
Beta vulgaris cicla
Easy
Hardy leafy green, grows year-round in NZ
Quick Information
Sowing Period
Start: Early August
End: End August
Growing Difficulty
Easy
Detailed Growing Information
Growing Tips
Sow directly in rich, moist soil. Harvest outer leaves regularly. Very tolerant of NZ weather conditions.
Companion Plants
Plants that grow well with Silver Beet
Lettuce
Radishes
Onions
Herbs