Swiss Chard 'Gewone Groene' / 'Erbette'

Sowing method: A fast-growing crop that thrives in all soils, sown from April-June in rows approximately 30 cm apart. Densely sown: (like spinach) chard can be repeatedly harvested. In this case, ensure the heart of the plant remains intact. Thinly sown: (a seed every 5 cm) chard will grow with thick ribs. Sown in pots: April-July outdoors, year-round indoors. For young salad leaves.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September

Soil type:

• All soil types

Cultivation location:

• Outdoors
• Indoors

Position:

• Sun
• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Greenish-white
• Origin: Mediterranean region
• Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: N/A
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

• Latin: Beta vulgaris
• Dutch: Swiss Chard
• Also known as: Green Swiss Chard
• English: Leaf Beet, Swiss Chard

• All year round