Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
💧 Watering
Every 2–3 days, keep soil slightly moist
☀️ Light
Full sun to partial shade
💦 Humidity
Average
🌡️ Temperature
50–75°F (10–24°C)
Soil
Rich, well-draining potting mix
✨ Fertilizing
Monthly with nitrogen fertilizer
🪴 Repotting
Annual
About Chard
Colorful and productive leafy green with red, yellow, or white stems. Very ornamental as well as edible.
Care tips
- Harvest outer leaves for continuous production
- More heat tolerant than spinach
- Rainbow chard is beautiful in ornamental gardens