Chard 'Pink Passion' / 'Magenta Sunset'

Sowing method: A fast-growing crop suitable for all soil types, sown from April-June in rows approximately 30 cm apart. Densely sown: (like spinach) chard can be cut repeatedly. Be sure to keep the heart intact. Thinned out: (one seed every 5 cm) chard will grow with thick ribs. Potted: outdoors from Apr-Jul, indoors year-round. For young salad leaves.

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Sowing/planting time:

• April
• May
• June
• July

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

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: Annual
• Attractive to insects: Various insects
• Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Easy

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

• All year round