Family: Chenopodiaceae

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris

Common Name: Swiss Chard

DescriptionA colorful edible vegetable that can find a place in your annual garden. Pull off the outer young leaves and eat in a salad or cook like spinach. Packed full of good nutritional stuff.
Pronunciation(BET-uh)(vul-GAIR-iss)
Plant TypeEdibles Vegetables, Site author's observations
Sunlightfull, mostly sun
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
Temperaturevery cold tolerant, with stands light to moderate frosts in our garden
FlowersI have never had this plant bloom in my garden. I am assuming if they bolt (bloom) the taste will become bitter, like many leaf vegetables do.
Leaveslots of different petiole (leaf stalk) colors)
Dimensionsdepending on variety but usually around 12 inches
PropagationSince we need only 6 or more plants in our garden, I like to start indoors 2-3 weeks, in plantable containers before they will be set out. It can be direct seeded into the garden.
Misc FactsHarvest the outside leaves and the plant will continue to grow. Can be boiled or mixed with other dishes. Also can be eaten raw in salads. To many Swiss Chard is an "acquired taste".
Notes & Reference#244-Alluring Lettuces (Jack Staub)
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