Rhubarb Chard

Variety

Rhubarb Chard

created by Marielena 🌱 at 10.07.2019

Season Overview

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Description

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

Growing tips

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.

Details

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

Diseases

Downy mildew

Pests

Beet fly

Aphids

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