Joyce J
28 June 2022
What’s better than eating organic vegetables? Eating your own homegrown organic vegetables! Let’s talk about how to grow Silverbeet in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
Growing your own vegetables in your backyard or balcony to then put on your dinner table gives you a great sense of happiness and accomplishment.
When should you plant Silverbeet?
The best months to plant Silverbeet in Perth are Sep-May. You can plant using Seed or Transplant, ideally when the soil temperature is around 10-20 degrees celcius and the air is around 10-25 degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant? Seed or Transplant
Ideal air temp: 10-25c
Ideal soil temp: 10-20c
Can Silverbeet grow in pots?
Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.
The great thing about planting Silverbeet in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Silverbeet indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Silverbeet get?
You will discover that Silverbeet thrives on Full sun or part shade.
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Silverbeet isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
Gardening simply does not allow one to be mentally old, because too many hopes and dreams are yet to be realized.
Allan Armitage
How often should you water Silverbeet?
Silverbeet really enjoys when it gets Water well until established and during the growing period.
They prefer soil that is great, well drained rich soil.
When can you harvest?
Being a 6 Monthly vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Silverbeet crop is around All year. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Silverbeet in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Silverbeet in rows. You’ll need to allow around 60-70 centimetres between rows, and 30-40 centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: 60-70 cm
Space between seedlings: 30-40 cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Silverbeet seeds for up to 10 years, and use them to grow more next season?
I like to pick my own vegetables.
Shelley Duvall
Enjoy delicious Silverbeet in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Silverbeet in your own backyard.
It is incredibly rewarding to look out on a neatly weeded and mulched vegetable garden with freshly planted veggies. Growing and providing your family and friends with home grown veggies is such a pleasure.
Now get out there and get your hands dirty and enjoy the process of growing your own vegetables.
