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06 Mar 09, Robert (Australia - temperate climate)

As a commercial grower for many years, I never pick Silverbeet too short as the next leaves take far too long to re-grow. Also I find Silverbeet requires less fertiliser than you would expect for a plant this size. If you spray with fungicide (copper) and insecticide after picking, you will have beautiful, healthy leaves ready for picking every week. Always adhere to spray with-holding periods.

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14 Feb 09, Sandy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Hi, I've tried planting silverbeet / chard from two different seed packets and only one plant has come up each time. Previously I have found it really easy to grow so I'm feeling a bit baffled. Any advice greatly appreciated. Best Wishes, Sandy

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10 Feb 09, Hels (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, i have planted Silverbeet about 2months ago and they have a disease that is causing the underside of the leaf to go a silvery/brown colour and then drying out and cracking like a potato chip. I have never seen this happen and dont know how to fix it. Does any one have any suggestions? WOuld be much appreciated.

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19 Jan 09, Peter (Australia - temperate climate)

When you rinse the leaves, put a tiny dash of your good olive oil in the water. Swish around and squeeze it before steaming. Delish.

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25 Dec 08, Simon (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Itmay be worth reading up on biodynamics and what they have to say about extra dark green. An even mid green is probably a better sign of health. Besides practicing biodynamics, I use seaweed, some home made compost prior to planting out the seedlings sometimes a little rock phosphate and once or twice throughout the growing season some a little diluted liquid compost. For me it seems to go a more pronounced light green when it is running out of food.

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23 Dec 08, Rob (Australia - temperate climate)

the leaves on my silverbeet are light coloured, what can i do to make them dark green?

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29 Aug 10, jaime (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

depends really. is the whole leaf yellow, is it the young or old leaves, are they going dry and brown, or limp and slimey. though its probably a nitrogen deficiency, try seeweed or fish emulsion

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01 Dec 08, Sam (Australia - temperate climate)

My silverbeet is being badly eaten by small black beetles. I thought it was ewigs but the beetles are very evident

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12 Jun 12, sam (Australia - arid climate)

rust i think

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22 Nov 08, Trevor (Australia - temperate climate)

I like to clip away any leaves flat on the ground - coz slugs and earwigs live under flat wilted leaves. Your suggestions about using garlic spray, vinegar and even cayenne spray have been useful/worthwhile folks!

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