Rhubard Chard Volcano (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) seeds

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Rhubard Chard 'Volcano' (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) seeds

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Rhubarb chard is an old cultivated plant which has recently received more attention. Blanched like spinach, both the red ribbed leaves and stalks are very tasty. Steamed chard ribs are also crisp delight. The heirloom variety 'Vulkan' has red ribs and green leaves and is famous for its tasty leaves.

appeox. 80 rhubard chard seeds 'Vulkan'

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Biennial
Flowering months:	May June
Special features:	Open-pollinated
Species:	Amaranthaceae

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	2-3 cm
When to sow outdoors:	April May June July August September
Good companion plants:	Headed cabbage Radish Winter Radish Legumes Nasturtium Carrots
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Planting distance:	10 cm
Bad companion plants:	Spinach Tomatoes
Sunlight:	Full sun

Outdoor sowing from May on. Place seeds 2-3 cm deep. Distance approx. 30 cm. Loves loose humose soils

Other names

Botanical name:	Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris var. cicla
German names:	Krautstiel, Mangold, Stielmangold, Rippenmangold, Beißkohl, Römischer Kohl, Blattmangold
French names:	Blette, Bette, Côte de Bette, Bette À Carde, Poirée, Jotte, Joute
English names:	Swiss Chard, Silverbeet, Perpetual Spinach, Spinach Beet, Crab Beet, Bright Lights, Seakale Beet, Mangold
Spanish names:	Remolacha, Beterrada, Betarraga, Betabel, Acelga Blanca, Beteraba, Betarava
Italian names:	Bietola