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Chard 'Rainbow'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

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Rainbow is part of the Beet genus and is a Chard variety. Its scientific name is Beta vulgaris var. cicla 'Rainbow'. 'Rainbow' is considered a heirloom OP (open polliated) cultivar.

Rainbow chard seed can be the result of either of two seed-saving processes. In the first, seeds of differently colored chards are each grown in isolation to preserve specific bright colors, and are then mixed in packets to provide the multicolor effect in the garden. In the second, a hybridized population of different colors is allowed to freely cross and recombine in a shifting spectrum of hues.

Rainbow grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Rainbow is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (1.46 feet).

This plant tends to need a moderate amount of maintenance, so ensuring that you are aware of the soil, sun, ph and water requirements for Rainbow Chard is quite important to ensure you have a happy and healthy plant.

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How to grow Chard 'Rainbow'

Full Sun
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Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Rainbow is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will survive though longer winters with little or no damage. As a rough idea of the types of climates Rainbow does best in, check to see if your local area is within USDA Hardiness Zones 5 and 11. Rainbow requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Rainbow from seed

Look to ensure a distance 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Rainbow

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

Harvesting Rainbow

Chard 'Rainbow' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Rainbow exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Rainbow plant. Vegetable
Hardiness Is Rainbow frost hardy? Very Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Rainbow grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet Mature Spread How wide does Rainbow grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Rainbow grow best in? Zone 5 - Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Rainbow. 6.1 - 7.5
Sun How much sunlight does Rainbow need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Rainbow require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Rainbow need in order to germinate? 10°C / 50°F to 30°C / 86°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Rainbow in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Rainbow? 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Rainbow 1.0 cm / 0.39 inches
Edible? Is Rainbow edible? edible

How long does Rainbow take to grow?

These estimates for how long Chard 'Rainbow' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Rainbow to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 2 days | Max 21 days (52)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Rainbow? + 29 days Average 29 days | Min 29 days | Max 29 days (1)
Days to Maturity How long until Rainbow is ready for harvest / bloom? + 98 days Average 98 days | Min 22 days | Max 199 days (9)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Rainbow? = 135 days

Other Names for Chard 'Rainbow'

Bright Lights, Five colour silverbeet, Neon

Latest Chard 'Rainbow' Reviews

04 Aug 2011

Beverley's Rainbow Chard was Reviewed day 685

This wonderful plant, has survived yet another Canberra winter. This last one went to MINUS 6!!! It’s looking good.

Who says this is an annual? It’s got LOTS of new leaves just great for salads, and making canelloni.

5 stars

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