Swiss Chard 'Eldorado'

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
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2012 | neutral

"Eldorado has unique yellow- golden colored petioles paired with smooth, green leaves making it an attractive variety for baby leaf. fEl...Read More

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