Good Organic Gardening

GREENS PARTY

Spinach and silverbeet are often confused with each other — and these leafy green veggies do have similar tastes and appearances — but for the best growing success in your garden it’s worth taking note of their differences.

We give the name silverbeet to plants grown for their leaves.

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