Swiss Chard Five Colour Silverbeet (Heritage Collection)

Swiss Chard - Five Colour Silverbeet.

A rainbow mix of vibrant stem and leaf colours maintained as an Australian heirloom. An excellent value crop as the juicy, mild flavoured broad stems (chards), and the leaves (as spinach) can be eaten. Both are best steamed, but as baby leaves the stems and leaves can be added to salads. Decorative vegetable perfect for borders and containers.

Sowing Instructions: Sow seed thinly, 1cm (1/2in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart.

Growing Instructions: Thin seedlings to 23cm (9in) apart when large enough to handle, thinnings are suitable for using in salads. Harvest stems as required, picking only a few from each plant. Stands well in condition without bolting.

Serving suggestion:Steam and serve with butter. Delicious!