A rainbow of chards
Five Color Silverbeet Swiss Chard is also called Rainbow chards. Stunning mixture containing red, yellow, purple, orange and white chards. Leaves are great in stir-fry, can be stuffed with rice to make dolmas or a gratin. Great as an addition to soups.
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Plant Life Cycle: Biennial
Optimal Germination Temperature: 10-30C
Germination time in days: 10-20 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 90-120 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich, deep and light
Sowing and cultivation: Sow from May to August, harvest from September to late November
