Swiss Chard: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens
Common name: Swiss chard
Planted
5
times
at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 7a thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Swiss Chard: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens"
Swiss Chard is a very ornamental, yet nutritious, vegetable variety. Dark red stalks look like rhubarb and can be prepared like asparagus. The dark green, red-veined, crumpled leaves can be used in salads or cooked like spinach. Produces delicious stalks and leaves all season long, even during winter. Days to maturity: 60. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman