Leaf Beet - Elite

Leaf Beet - Elite

Leaf Beet Elite Seed

Rounder leaf than standard Rhubarb Chard with intense red veining, as with Intense this variety has far fewer green 'off-types' than the standard. Mainly grown for baby leaf production, similar to Intense at baby leaf stage but as it matures Elite has a slightly darker red leaf. Good upright habit and uniformity. Remarks: Elite is more uniform in leaf colour, more rugose and fewer off-types than standard Rhubarb Chard. Direct drilled per acre: Early undercover 280,000 seeds or 3kg or Outdoors: 340,000 seeds or 3.5kg Sow: Early crops March, Main crops April to July Matures: Early crops June, Main crops July to December Row Width: 35-40cm  

Product Part No: TZBET 038