Chard 'Large ribbed dark green'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

How to grow Chard 'Large ribbed dark green'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Large ribbed dark green is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Large ribbed dark green 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 Large ribbed dark green from seed

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

Transplanting Large ribbed dark green

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

Harvesting Large ribbed dark green