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Swiss Chard 'Pink Lipstick'

Betavulgaris subsp. cicla

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Genus
Beta (BET-uh)
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Synonym
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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Category
Vegetables
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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