Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Chard, Swiss chard)

Botanical name: Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Common name(s): Chard, Swiss chard
Categories: Fruits and Vegetables

Plant description:

Beta vulgaris var. cicla is a leafy garden vegetable. The foliage can be green or red, fresh young chard can be used in salads and the mature chard is cooked.

Family: Amaranthaceae

Synonym: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

Botanical Pronunciation: BET-ah vul-GAIR-iss variety SICK-lah

Beta vulgaris var. cicla requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	0.4-0.7 m * 0.3-0.6 m
Categories	Fruits and Vegetables
Common name(s)	Chard, Swiss chard
Origin	Mediterranean Region
Foliage	The foliage can be green or red, fresh young chard can be used in salads and the mature chard is cooked.
Uses in landscape design	For ornamental use, grow at the front of beds and borders, in cottage gardens, at the edge of sidewalks/paths or in mixed containers. Informal/ cottage style , Vegetable garden
Drought tolerance	Medium
Planting instructions	Plant in full sun or part shade.
Soil conditions	Deeply dug and well composted
Uses	Medicinal – Helps boost the immune system, has anti-cancer properties, and helps to build healthy bones, and regulates blood pressure. Great for compost heap.
Interesting planting ideas	Plant spinach next to most plants, it protects, tones and shelters them. Plant near strawberries, onions, beetroot, peas, celery, cabbages and green peppers. Don't plant near grapes or sage.
Interesting info	They are rich in beta carotene, folic acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins B6 and C.
Harvest	Harvest while leaves are young and tender, or after maturity when they are larger and have slightly tougher stems.
Growth habit	This plant has an upright growth habit.

The foliage can be green or red, fresh young chard can be used in salads and the mature chard is cooked.

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Beta vulgaris var. cicla (Chard, Swiss chard)