Chard in bed

Chard 

Latin name: Beta vulgaris, var. cicla

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Biennial

Propagation and planting information:

  • Propagation method: seeds
  • Planting times (Southern Nevada): February-March, August-September
  • Days to germinate: 7-10
  • Depth: ¼”
  • Spacing: 6” apart
  • Time to harvest: 60 days

Part of the plant that is eaten: 

  • Leaves, stems

Recipes:

  • TBA

Resources:

Rainbow chard leaves in box

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Ford-Terry, I. 2020, Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), Extension | University of Nevada Reno | YHEP QR Database

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