Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi'
Swiss Chard
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Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Description
Large, medium green savoyed leaves with white veins and short broad white stems. We searched the world to find the best organic seed - Burpee fully guarantees that not a drop of synthetic chemicals was used to make these excellent seeds. Certified Organic Seed
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Blooming
Blooms inconspicuous green flowers. Plants grown in hot, dry conditions, flower most rapidly.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Growth
Chard is a cool-season biennial grown as an annual. Tolerates summer heat and light frost. Chard won't bolt in heat, making it a great summer crop. Grow chard in a flower, vegetable, or container garden.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow seeds in spring when the threat of frost has passed.Before planting, work in a 1-2" layer of compost into the soil. Also soak seeds overnight to promote germination. Sow seeds 1/2" deep in the soil, and space 2" apart in rows 2 feet apart.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Pest
Aphids, flea beetles, and leaf miners are known to attack young leaves, creating holes in the leaves and lowering yield. Be sure to remove and destroy damaged leaves.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Interesting facts
Chards taste excellent cooked or raw. Newer varieties have colorful leafstalks and veins, making them great ornamentals for a garden. Chard is closely related to the beet, but is different in that chard doesn't produce an edible root.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Mangold Witerbi') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Keep the soil evenly moist. Enhance water retention by mulching with organic material, such as straw or grass clippings.
