Plant Facts
Beta vulgaris var. cicla is available at: |
Scientific Name | Beta vulgaris var. cicla |
Principal Common Name | Chard |
Common Name(s) | Swiss Chard, Leaf Beet, Spinach Beet |
Synonym | |
Description | Edible leafy greens. Biennial grown as annual in cool weather. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Old World |
Height Range | 1 - 1 FT |
Spread Range | 0 - 1 FT |
Flower Showy | N |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 : 25 : 26 : 27 : 28 : 29 : 30 : 31 : 32 : 33 : 34 : 35 : 36 : 37 : 38 : 39 : 40 : 41 : 42 : 43 : 44 : 45 |
USDA Zones | 1 : 2a : 2b : 3a : 3b : 4a : 4b : 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 : 12 |
Leaf Color | Bright Green : Dark Green : Dark Red Veins : Silver veins |
Leaf Texture | Puckered : Ribbed : Semi-glossy |
Form | Edible : Subshrub |
Flower Color | |
Flower Time | |
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Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Medium |
Outstanding Features | Edible : Foliage |
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