Rhubarb Chard
Variety
Approved Data
created by Marielena 🌱 at 10.07.2019
Propagating
Planting
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This proven variety is shoot-resistant and very high yield. Its leaves are dark green in color and have strong red and very broad ribs. An eye-catcher in the garden, also for the perennial bed. Multiple cutting or regular harvesting of the outer leaves like picking lettuce possible.
Non hybrid
Frostproof
Germination after 10-14 days at 15-20°C. From April-June for a harvest from June-October. By September for a harvest of leaves in the fall with protection until December. In the greenhouse wintering possible. In winter, possibly cover with fleece for protection. Frost resistant, but not frost proof. Harvest outer leaves, leave heart, then grow again.
Light requirement
Semi-shaded
Water requirement
Very humid
Soil
Light (sandy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
40 cm
Row spacing
30 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Bean (Dwarf bean)
Bean (Runner bean)
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (Cabbage)
Cabbage (Savoy cabbage)
Carrots
Cauliflower
Collard greens (Kale)
Collard greens (Tuscan kale / Dinosaur kale / Palm tree kale)
Common marigold
Kohlrabi / German turnip / Turnip cabbage
Lettuce (Radicchio / Italian chicory)
Napa cabbage / Chinese cabbage
Oregano
Pak Choi
Radish
Radishes
Rutabaga / Swedish turnip
Savory
Sunflower
Turnip
Downy mildew
Beet fly
Aphids