Botanical Name: Common Names:
Beta vulgaris cicla Fordhook Giant Chard Spinach Beet, Chard, Swiss Chard, Silverbeet,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables V-Shaped
Description:
Very popular biennial vegetable with large green leaves and thick crisp white stalks. Commonly known as a Giant Chard. Leaves and stalks are edible. Great to use in soups, salads and juices. Grows approx. 70cm tall x 40cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery Mildew
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Amaranthaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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