Chard 'Margaret Dale'

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

How to grow Chard 'Margaret Dale'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Margaret Dale is generally regarded as a very hardy plant, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Margaret Dale needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.5 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Margaret Dale 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). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

Transplanting Margaret Dale

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

Harvesting Margaret Dale