Cultivation
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group
The cultivation of Swiss chard in open field conditions is based on its high cold resistance, ability to withstand multiple leaf harvests, and sensitivity to soil pH levels.
In the reference 31 varieties crop Swiss chard, where this is mentioned in the description.
Swiss chard is a cold-resistant crop: seeds germinate at +4…+6 °C, and seedlings tolerate short-term frosts down to -2 °C, making it suitable for early spring and winter sowing. Due to the nature of the seeds, which are clusters of 3–5 units, the crops require mandatory thinning to ensure a feeding area ranging from 6–8 cm for leafy varieties to 20 cm for stalk varieties.
During cultivation, it is important to consider the crop's sensitivity to soil acidity, which requires mandatory liming to maintain produce quality. The harvesting technique involves multiple cuttings of the outer leaves at a height of 3 cm from the soil; at the same time, the rosette must not be allowed to overgrow, as this causes the leaves to become coarse and reduces their palatability.
General information about the subject — on the page Open field.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
OLTER SRL
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Public domain
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Domaine Public (FR)
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
KWS VEGETABLES B.V.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Graines Voltz (FR)
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
De Bolster B.V.
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
GSN Semences (FR)
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard