Chard 'Verde a costa larga argentata'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

How to grow Chard 'Verde a costa larga argentata'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Verde a costa larga argentata is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil is loamy and clay and has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Chard is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Verde a costa larga argentata 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 Verde a costa larga argentata

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

Harvesting Verde a costa larga argentata

Verde a costa larga argentata folklore & trivia

Wikipedia indicates the first varieties originated in Sicily.

Other Names for Chard 'Verde a costa larga argentata'

Large silver ribbed, Verte à carde blanche