Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens
Swiss chard
Common names: Stalk chard, Stalk spinach, Chard
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Description
Stielmangold is prized for its wide, fleshy stalks that can be cooked like asparagus, while the leaves taste like spinach. Varieties such as 'Lucullus' (white-stalked) or 'Bright Lights' (variegated) add color to the garden. A single sowing can provide harvest from summer through late autumn, often even through a mild winter.
Care instructions
Sow directly in a nutrient-rich bed from April and space plants about 30 cm apart. Water evenly, as dry conditions make the stalks fibrous. Harvest the outer stalks with leaves, leaving the heart intact so the plant will continue to produce new growth for months.
Companion planting
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