Sea beet seeds
€2.95
Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima) is offered here as a seed packet of approximately 30 seeds (0.5g). A hardy wild green native to the coasts of Ireland and Europe, and the ancestor of modern beetroot and chard, it grows 30–90cm tall with glossy, dark-green leaves that have a rich, earthy flavour, excellent steamed, sautéed or eaten raw when young. Perennial in mild climates, it offers a long harvest window from early spring to late autumn and tolerates salt spray and coastal exposure better than almost any edible green. Left to flower in its second year it supports pollinators and helps stabilise soil. A resilient, low-maintenance heirloom green for coastal and regenerative gardens in Ireland and the UK.
Quantity
Only 3 left in stock
Sowing Instructions
Sow outdoors from March to June, 2cm deep, directly where plants are to grow, in full sun and well-drained soil. Keep moist until germination, which takes 10–20 days. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart for full-sized plants, or closer for cut-and-come-again harvests. For an early crop, sow under cover in February and transplant after the last frost. Store seed cool and dry until sowing.
