Chard 'Burpee's White Giant'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

How to grow Chard 'Burpee's White Giant'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Burpee's White Giant is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Burpee's White Giant 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 Burpee's White Giant 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 Burpee's White Giant

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Burpee's White Giant is a very hardy plant.

Harvesting Burpee's White Giant