Swiss chard is a leafy green that can be harvested continually to be used in salads or cooked. Its leaves may be plain green or have red midribs.
Latin Name
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Family
Amaranthaceae
Also Known As
Silver Beet Perpetual Spinach Leaf Beet
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Seasons
Fall
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 2'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Colors
Native Range
Mediterranean
History
An entry in Thomas Jefferson's diary for April 30, 1774 mentions sowing “white beet,” another named for leaf-beet or Swiss Chard.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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