Chard

Common name

Chard

Botanical name

Beta vulgaris

Variety

na

Zone

Grow as an annual.

Light

Sun

Height

15-18" (38-46 cm)

Habit

Upright

Feed

Use all-purpose

Water

1-2 times per week

Bloom Time

Summer-fall

Maintenance

Keep weed-free

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About

Grown for both culinary and ornamental value, the large, crinkly leaves can be eaten like spinach and the stalks like asparagus, or they can be stewed. Dramatic foliage displays contrasting stems and veins in various colors. Harvest as needed, outer leaves first. Keep soil evenly moist.

Companion Plants

Lantana