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Posted 01/16/2023 in Annual

Beta vulgaris (Cicla Group)

Commonly called Swiss Chard, Cynara cardunculus is grown primarily for its edible green leaves. Cultivars such as 'Bright light' and 'Northern light' feature attractive bicolor leaves. Plants are biennial and can be grown in the fall or spring.

Post Details

Latin Name
Beta vulgaris (Cicla Group)
Common Name
Swiss Chard
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
1-2 ft
Spread
.5-1.5 ft
Potential Pests
Seedling blight, fungal leaf spots, downy mildew, powdery mildew, and root rots

Plant Story

Commonly called Swiss Chard, Cynara cardunculus is grown primarily for its edible green leaves. Cultivars such as 'Bright light' and 'Northern light' feature attractive bicolor leaves. Plants are biennial and can be grown in the fall or spring.

Special Care Instructions

Add nitrogen fertilizer. Remove largest leaves to encourage new growth.

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