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Chard with White Rib - Beta vulgaris

Beta vulgaris Blonde à Carde Blanche
Swiss Chard

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Biennial vegetable plant, 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in) tall, cultivated for its smooth blond green leaves and its wide non-stringy ribs to be consumed cooked. Very productive and good heat tolerance. Spring sowing. Harvest in late summer, autumn.  
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
40 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Sowing method
Direct sowing
Sowing period March to June
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Description

The Blonde Swiss Chard with White Stems is a biennial vegetable plant, measuring 30 to 50 cm (12 to 20in), cultivated for its smooth, light green leaves and its wide, non-stringy stems that are consumed cooked. Very productive, tasty, and resistant to heat. Spring sowing. Harvest in late summer, autumn.

Swiss Chard gets its name from a popular soup, consumed during the Middle Ages and of which it was the main ingredient. It is also known by many other names: Chard, Swiss Chard with Stems.

Swiss Chard leaves are delicious in pies, soups, or cooked like spinach. The stems can be prepared in a gratin with bechamel sauce or steamed. Although low in calories and rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, Swiss Chard should be consumed in moderation for people suffering from arthritis and rheumatism, as it contains oxalates.

 

Harvest: Leaves and stems are harvested as needed by selecting the largest ones.

Storage: Can be stored for a few days in a cool place after harvesting.

Handy Gardening Tip: Regular hoeing and weeding are recommended, and mulching is advised in case of drought.

Harvest

Harvest time August to November
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Beta

Species

vulgaris

Cultivar

Blonde à Carde Blanche

Family

Chenopodiaceae

Other common names

Swiss Chard

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Biennial

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Planting and care

Sowing

from March to June

In a previously amended soil (rich but without fresh manure) and prepared very finely with a rake.

Directly in place, as transplanting sometimes causes premature seeding.

Either in a small hole with 3 seeds every 40 cm (16in) covered with a small layer of fine soil. Then regular watering until germination. Keep the most beautiful plant at the stage of 3-4 leaves.

Or in a shallow furrow, in rows spaced 40 cm (16in) apart covered with a small layer of fine soil. Then regular watering until germination. At the stage of 3-4 leaves, thin out to leave only one plant every 40 cm (16in).

 

Maintenance

Perform regular hoeing and weeding. 

Watering should be abundant and frequent. 

Swiss chards can, in certain climates (above -6°C), overwinter in the ground by taking care to generously mulch them. 

Seedlings

Sowing period March to June
Sowing method Direct sowing

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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