Chard 'Swiss Chard of Geneva'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

How to grow Chard 'Swiss Chard of Geneva'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Swiss Chard of Geneva is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Swiss Chard of Geneva requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.1 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Swiss Chard of Geneva from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Swiss Chard of Geneva

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Swiss Chard of Geneva is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Swiss Chard of Geneva

Chard Swiss Chard of Geneva Etymology

The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) +‎ -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” 1.

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