Chard

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

Salvia

Verbena

Plant Details

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

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Danielle P.'s collection
Garrett C.'s collection
Nessa K.'s collection

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