Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'Charlotte'

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ChardVegetableFamily: Amaranthaceae

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Chard, rainbow chard or Swiss chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens, is a highly ornamental vegetable, bearing large, fleshy, deep green leaves with a similar flavour to spinach. Stalks are thick and crisp, and come in a variety of colours including white, yellow and red. Chard is easy to grow and incredibly rich in nutrients. If left in the ground over winter it can provide you with an extremely early crop the following spring.

Sow seed direct in prepared soil from March to August, at a depth of 1cm in drills 30cm apart, and thin seedlings to 7cm. Young leaves may be harvested to use in salads after eight weeks. Leave plants to mature for larger leaves.

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'Charlotte' is a so-called rhubarb chard, named for its resemblance to rhubarb. With long, crimson stems and dark green leaves with crimson veining, it's ideal for growing in pots and ornamental borders. 'Charlotte' is extremely resistant to bolting, and may be harvested over a long period.

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Beta ‘Charlotte’ and wildlife

Beta ‘Charlotte’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Beta ‘Charlotte’ poisonous?

Beta ‘Charlotte’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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