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Amaranthaceae
Swiss Chard, Leaf Beet, Perpetual Spinach
Betavulgaris subsp. cicla
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Genus
Beta
(BET-uh)
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Synonym
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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