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🌱 Beta vulgaris cicla — White Swiss Chard, Perpetual Spinach, Rhubarb

White Swiss Chard is a valuable vegetable crop from the family of Amaranthaceae. This variety is medium-ripe, from germination to harvesting takes 55-65 days. Young leaves and petioles of chard contain a lot of vitamins and minerals.

🌿 Botanical Description

Chard is an annual or biennial plant, depending on the climate. The rosette of leaves is vertical, compact, up to 60 cm high. The leaves are medium-sized, dark green, slightly bubbly, tender, delicious. Petioles are long, wide, juicy, white with a golden hue, 30-45 cm long.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing in open ground-in early May, to a depth of 2.5 cm.
• Germination temperature: 10-20°C, time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: regular watering, moderate fertilization.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native range: Europe, Western Asia, North Africa. Climate zones: temperate, subtropical. Typical habitats: fields, gardens, along roadsides. Altitude range: up to 1000 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Chard has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. In cooking, chard leaves are used for making cabbage rolls, vegetable soups, stews, plant stalks are marinated, stewed, and caviar is made. Chard is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like potassium and iron.

🌸 Culinary & Medicinal Uses

Chard is a versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. The leaves can be sautéed, steamed, or boiled, while the petioles can be used in salads or as a crunchy snack. Chard is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and anemia.

🌻 Ecological Role

Chard is a valuable crop for pollinators and other beneficial insects. The plant attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, which helps to increase crop yields and improve soil health.

🏔️ Companion Planting

Chard can be grown with a variety of companion plants, including marigolds, nasturtiums, and calendulas. These plants help to repel pests and improve soil health, making them ideal companions for chard.

🌻 Harvesting

Chard is ready to harvest 55-65 days after sowing. The leaves and petioles can be harvested individually or in batches, depending on the desired yield.