Silver Beet Growing Guide Crop Rotation Group Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ● Soil Rich soil best but will grow in most places. Position Sun or partial shade. Frost tolerant Yes. Feeding Not usually required. Companions Onion, Onions, Beetroot, Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Kohlrabi, Strawberry and Turnip. Spacing Single Plants: 35cm (1' 1") each way (minimum) Rows: 30cm (11") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Sow direct into the ground. Can be sown in containers and planted out when the soil is too cool to direct sow. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Notes Keep well watered in dry seasons. Harvesting Pull a few leaves from the outside of the plant regularly once the plants have reached a decent size. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Silver Beet Aphids (General) Slug Snail