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Chard 'Neon glow'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Neon glow is a variety of Chard which is a member of the Beet family. Its botanical name is Beta vulgaris var. cicla 'Neon glow'. Neon glow grows as an Annual and is a Vegetable. Being an Annual, it tends to grow best over the course of a single year. Neon glow is known for growing to a height of approximately 45.0 cm (1.46 feet).

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

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How to grow Chard 'Neon glow'

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  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Neon glow is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will typically do well in a variety of different extremes of cold temperature. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Neon glow are Zone 5 and Zone 11. Neon glow needs a soil ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Neon glow from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between Chard plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

Transplanting Neon glow

Neon glow is very hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Neon glow

Chard 'Neon glow' information

How long does Neon glow take to grow?

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