Annie's Medley Chard

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla [Annie's Medley]

Plant type

annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-15"

planting zones

1-12

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Annie's Medley Chard plant details

Annie's Medley Chard is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Annie's Medley Chard

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable
Plant family: amaranthaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Annie's Medley Chard

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our very own blend of the best garden chards. It’s a fiesta of brightly colored stems - pink, red, magenta, gold, yellow, & NO WHITE. Gorgeous to look at in the garden where the stems light up in the sun like stained glass. Grows to 2’ tall. Leaves can be harvested as needed – make sure to pull the whole stem off to keep the plant healthy. Chard aficionados often steam the leaves & stems briefly, but I prefer to cook them 45 minutes (with garlic, paprika & cilantro) which renders them milder & with a silky texture. Not fussy about soil but does appreciate organic matter & fertilizer. Plant 8” apart in sun or part shade. Fall planted chard will bolt in the Spring & should be replaced at that time.