Silverbeet - Heirloom Mix Seeds for Planting | Premium Quality Gardening Seeds

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Silverbeet - Heirloom Mix Seeds
• Quantity: Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds
• Mature Height: 45-60 cm (18-24 inches)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5
• Uses: Edible greens for salads, cooked dishes, and an ornamental garden plant

Product Details

• Germination Rate: High
• Seed Freshness: New, ensuring optimal germination
• Origin: Sustainably sourced
• Shelf Life: Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions

• Seed Preparation:
  Soak seeds in lukewarm water for 6-8 hours before planting to enhance germination.

• Sowing:

  • Timing: Sow seeds in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest.
  • Depth: Sow seeds 1 cm (0.5 inches) deep.
  • Spacing: Space seeds 30 cm (12 inches) apart in rows 45 cm (18 inches) apart.

• Germination:

  • Temperature: Ideal soil temperature for germination is 10-24°C (50-75°F).
  • Duration: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days.

• Transplanting:

  • Timing: If starting indoors, transplant seedlings when they have at least two true leaves and after the danger of frost has passed.
  • Spacing: Maintain the same spacing as direct sowing (30 cm apart in rows 45 cm apart).

Care and Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Weeding: Regularly remove weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and water.
• Harvesting: Begin harvesting outer leaves when they are large enough to use, allowing inner leaves to continue growing for multiple harvests throughout the season.

Happy Gardening!