Swiss Chard 'Scarlet Charlotte'

Betavulgaris subsp. cicla

Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
Synonym
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Hamilton, Georgia

Franklin, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Franklin, NC (Zone 6b) | September 2007 | positive

I planted five varieties of chard this year and this was the only one that performed well in the drought, then floods, then drought again...Read More

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

A deep green chard with scarlet red ribs.

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