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
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.
