Pink Passion

created by Reesii at 15.01.2024

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Description

A biennial goosefoot plant with two groups of varieties: stem or ribbed chard and leaf or cut chard. Stem chard forms a very large leaf rib that can be prepared like asparagus. Leaf chard has a much smaller leaf vein, but large leaves that can be used like spinach or raw as a salad topping when young. Such pretty pink stems and green leaves with pink veins. Tender, young leaves are best used as a fresh ingredient in salads. Older leaves never become tough or hard, they are still tender and juicy. They taste simply delicious as stir-fried vegetables with just a little olive oil, garlic and chopped flaked almonds. Habitat: Sun, partial shade Life form: hardy, mostly biennial Use: Salad, vegetables Usable parts: Leaves Growing height: 40cm

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

When sowing, chard likes humus and nutrient-rich soil and should then be kept moist. After germination, it is advisable to remove seedlings that grow too densely. Chard tolerates light frost and can remain outdoors in mild winter regions. Chard leaves can be harvested continuously from approx. 2 months after sowing, chard stems after approx. 3 months. If only the outer leaves are removed and the plant is watered, the chard will grow back. A cultivation break of 3-4 years should be observed in relation to other goosefoot plants.