Crop Rotation Group
Chenopodiaceae (Beet family)
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Soil
Rich soil best but will grow in most places.
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Position
Sun or partial shade.
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 35cm (1' 1") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow direct into the ground. Can be sown in containers and planted out when the soil is too cool to direct sow.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Keep well watered in dry seasons.
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Harvesting
Pull a few leaves from the outside of the plant regularly once the plants have reached a decent size.
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Troubleshooting
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