- A versatile salad leaf that adds great flavour and colour to any salad dish
- The vibrant red colour on both sides of the leaf creates a striking colour contrast to a range of dishes
- Serve in a salad with other leafy vegetables, or sauté them in a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper for a delicious side dish
• The flavour and texture profiles of beetroot leaves is similar to those of spinach, silverbeet and chard
• The flavour is mildly sweet and salty with no strong aftertaste
• The texture as a raw product is crisp and juicy. When lightly blanched, the texture is similar to wilted spinach
- Once beetroot leaves have been picked or purchased, they are best eaten within a week
- Any leaves that show sign of degrading or breaking down (darkening in patches or turning slimy) should be discarded and not eaten
- Fairbanks Seeds have a range of varieties of red beetroot leaves, these varieties have different strengths that allow for year round production by commercial growers. Please consult the team at Fairbanks Seeds for the variety most suited to your needs
- Red beetroot leaf varieties are bred to be harvested at the baby leaf stage of growth. Best results are achieved by sowing them at a relatively high density (700-1000 seeds per m2) and harvesting when the leaves are 6-7cm long
- Beetroot leaves are a good source of protein, phosphorus, and zinc. They are also a great source of fiber
- Red beet leaves are also high in vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese
- The deep burgundy colour is due to the presence of anthocyanins, (nutrients responsible for pigment in fruits and vegetables) which also serve as powerful antioxidants
- Anthocyanidin levels are one of the key considerations in categorising ‘Super Foods’. Their consumption is linked to preventing cardiovascular disease, cancer and boosting cognitive function
- Beet leaves have a higher iron content than spinach and a higher nutritional value than the beet root itself
- Naturally they are also low in fat and calories
Where to Buy:
Seeds:
- Commercial quantities of seeds can be purchased either directly from Fairbanks Seeds or Fairbanks Seeds NZ, through their major distributors in Australia E.E. Muir & Sons, or by request at your local horticultural supply store.
Seedlings:
- Red beet leaf is best grown from seed rather than transplants, this allows the harvesting of the red leaves to be cost effective, however occasionally you can find it at home garden nurseries from time to time.
Produce
- Look for dark red leaves with a spinach shape within salad mixes, unfortunately it is rare to find this stunning salad item as a standalone product. We will provide an update if this changes in the future.
- Chefs, providores and green grocers should contact their local salad growers to request this product.
Fairbanks Seeds
www.fairbanks.com.au
13/53 Gateway Boulevard
Epping, Victoria, 3076. AUSTRALIA
Ph: + 61 (03) 8401 3346
Fax: +61 (03) 8401 3348
Email: info@fairbanks.com.au
Contact Us
Ph: + 61 (03) 8401 3346
Fax: +61 (03) 8401 3348
Email: sjelbart@fairbanks.com.au