Semi-hardy - plant a week or two before the expected date of last frost
Acidity (pH) Tolerance
6.8 to 6.0 pH
Salinity (Ec) Tolerance
4.0
How Pollinated
Wind
Growth Habits
Biennial grown as an annual
Additional Information
Fertilizer Requirements
Use an all purpose fertilizer at the time of planting. Animal manures and compost should be added to the soil when possible.
Water Utilization
Regular irrigation. Keep soil moist, but avoid overwatering. Do not let plants wilt.
Plant Development and Care
Chard plants will germinate in cool soils (32° to 40° F) and grow quickly in these conditions.
Spinach should not be subjected to wet, dry, wet, dry soil cycles. Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
Chard should be picked when greens are young, tender and mild flavored. Begin cutting greens when they are about 2" tall. Cut entire clump at soil level when it has reached full size.
Germination Time (Days)
At soil temperatures: 42 day at 41° F 17 day at 50° F 10 day at 59° F 6 days at 68° F
The red veins of rhubarb chard and green and white coloration of other varieties make it an attractive addition to a salads and growing around flower beds.
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