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| Botanical name | Beta vulgaris var. cicla |
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| 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 | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Chard, Swiss chard |
| Origin | |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Interesting planting ideas | Plant spinach next to most plants, it protects, tones and shelters them. |
| 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. |
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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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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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