The Silverbeet “Fordhook Giant” (Beta vulgaris) has large dark green, crinkled leaves to 60cm, with thick white stalks, popular variety, tender with fine flavour, handles light frost. 50-60 days.
Known in Mediterranean in ancient times. Sometimes called Spinach. Likes soil pH above 6.0 Sow anytime outside frost, cool weather is preferred for growing, and plants suffer in hot dry times.
Seed count: 50-60 seeds per gram

Seeds per packet: 140