Beta, Swiss Chard 'Ruby Red'

Betavulgaris subsp. cicla

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Synonym
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Redwood City, California

Satsuma, Florida

Richmond, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 8a) | May 2006 | positive

I use it as an ornamental plant. Planted in a pot, full sun. very dramatic.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A 60 day cultivar with red stems and veins.

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