• Common Names: Silver Beet, Perpetual Spinach, Stem Chard, Crab Beet, Bright Lights, and Mangold
• Botanical name: Beta Vulgaris Subsp. Circla
• Flavor: Similar to spinach, Earthy and pleasantly bitter when eaten raw
• Light Preference: Full Sun, Partial Sun
• Temperature Preference: 40-75°F
• Soil Preference: Loose, well-drained, organic soil with a pH of 6.2–6.8
• Days to Germination: 7 - 14 Days, soil at least 55-75°F
• Days to Maturity: 60 Days
• Sow Method: Direct Sow, Transplant
• Planting Time: Spring, Spring Transplant, Fall
• Seed Depth: 1/2"
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 12"