Beta Vulgaris var Cicla

Swiss Chard, or Chard, is a leaf vegetable that adds colour to the vegetable garden. The leaves can be eaten young, as baby leaf salad, or, later, as a green vegetable (steamed is best). The stems, which can be white, yellow, red , orange or purple, not only add colour to the garden, but can also be cooked and eaten. 'Perpetual Spinach' is very similar to chard, and is treated in the same way

Contributed by @IlsonRootsProject

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  Full sun to partial shade

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  Occasional watering

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  Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)

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  Moist and rich