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Rainbow Chard

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla [Rainbow mix]

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Rainbow Chard plant details

Rainbow Chard is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rainbow Chard

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Uses: compact, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rainbow Chard

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glossy, puckered leaves in colors of green with yellow, orange and white stems, and purple with red stems. A decorative and delicious chard that produces continuously from late spring to fall freezes. Pick the leaves to harvest, selecting from each plant, or renew an older planting by cutting to 5 tall. Provide fertile, organic soils that are well-drained. Heavy yields."

Gardening facts about Rainbow Chard plant

How to Grow Rainbow Chard

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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