{"product_id":"silverbeet-barese-heirloom","title":"Silverbeet Barese  (Heirloom)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003e🥬 \u003cstrong\u003eSilverbeet – ‘Barese’ (Heirloom)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Beta vulgaris)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, tender, and fast-growing, \u003cstrong\u003eBarese Silverbeet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium Italian heirloom prized for its glossy dark green leaves and crisp white stems. This dwarf variety forms neat, compact plants, making it perfect for small gardens, raised beds, and container growing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarese is known for its mild, slightly sweet flavour and soft texture, ideal for harvesting young as baby leaves or allowing to mature for fuller bunches. Its cut‑and‑come‑again growth habit ensures a steady supply of fresh greens throughout the season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile in the kitchen, it’s perfect for salads, stir‑fries, soups, and sautéed dishes—delivering both nutrition and flavour in every harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian heirloom silverbeet\u003cbr\u003eCompact, space‑saving plants\u003cbr\u003eTender leaves with mild flavour\u003cbr\u003eFast growing and highly productive\u003cbr\u003eGreat for baby leaf or full-size harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for most seasons (avoid extreme heat or frost)\u003cbr\u003ePrefers fertile, well‑drained soil\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil evenly moist for best tenderness\u003cbr\u003eHarvest outer leaves regularly to encourage regrowth\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for containers and small gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Biennial (grown as an annual)\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Full sun to part shade\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Approx. 25–45 days depending on size \u003cbr\u003ePlant size: ~25–35 cm tall, compact habit \u003cbr\u003eSeed type: Heirloom \/ open‑pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow: Spring, summer \u0026amp; autumn \u003cbr\u003eDepth: 10–15 mm \u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun to part shade \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Fertile, well‑drained, moist \u003cbr\u003eGermination: 5–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 50 seeds \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool‑tolerant leafy green. Sow direct or raise seedlings; space plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep soil consistently moist and harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous growth. Ready in ~45 days (baby leaves earlier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46242410070213,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/iStock-1159675835SilverbeetBarese.jpg?v=1779165079","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/silverbeet-barese-heirloom","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}