The “Rainbow Chard” Silverbeet (Beta vulgaris) has stems of white, yellow and red, with glossy dark green crumpled leaves, attractive and nutritious.
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: 60