Beta vulgaris flavescens Swiss chard (Chenopodiaceae)

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Beta vulgaris flavescens
Swiss chard
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The Beta vulgaris flavescens plant species is found in A cultivated form of B. vulgaris maritima that is grown for its leaves and petioles. It is a member of the Chenopodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swiss chard.

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Latin Name:  Beta vulgaris flavescens
Common Name:  Swiss chard
Family:  Chenopodiaceae
Author:  (Lam.)Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known in a truly wild situation.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in sun or light shade in moist soils but prefers a rich well-drained light neutral to alkaline soil[33, 37]. Does best in a pH between 6 and 6.8[200]. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.8 to 8.3. Plants frequently self-sow if they are happy, sometimes too freely[K]. Swiss chard is sometimes cultivated by gardeners for its edible leaves and stems[16], it does not make a very good commercial crop since the leaves quickly droop after being harvested and therefore do not make the trip to market. The leaves are a good hot weather substitute for spinach[183] and can be available all year round if the winters are not too severe[K]. In severe winters it is possible to dig up some plants and move them to a protected area such as a greenhouse in order to produce fresh leaves[1]. A good companion for dwarf beans, onions and kohl rabi[18]. Its growth is inhibited by runner beans, charlock and field mustard[18].

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