Silverbeet - Fordhook Giant

Common Name: Fordhook Giant Silverbeet

Description:
Fordhook Giant Silverbeet is a robust and high-yielding leafy green, prized for its large, glossy dark green leaves and thick, crisp white stems. This highly nutritious and versatile vegetable thrives in Melbourne’s climate, growing well in garden beds and pots. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. Silverbeet is a fast-growing plant, producing harvestable leaves within 8–10 weeks of planting, and it continues to provide fresh greens over many months with regular picking. Ideal for use in soups, stir-fries, and salads, this variety is packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and fibre. Fordhook Giant is highly resilient, tolerating mild frosts and heat, making it an excellent choice for year-round gardening.

Form:

• Herbaceous

Mature Size:

• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: 30–50 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (grown for its leaves)

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Edible Leaves
• Fast Growing
• Perennial in Mild Climates (grown as an annual in most areas)
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Carrots
• Lettuce
• Beans
• Onions
• Nasturtiums