Chard Rainbow [Beta vulgaris]

The 'Rainbow' chard is a biennial leafy vegetable and chard mix of four pure-colored varieties: Oriole (yellow), Rosho (red), Salimo (purple), and Limago (orange). Already in ancient Greece and Rome he was valued as a vegetable. This colorful and appealing new breed from Germany grows vigorously and develops healthy plants, with large delicate leaves. The taste is mild-sweet and asparagus-like. Young cut leaves are also suitable as baby leaf mixtures. The mixture is undemanding and a versatile nursery plant that also thrives in partial shade or in full sun. The variety can be harvested over a long period of time. For year-round cultivation in subtropical climate.

General information
Plant family: Amaranthaceae
Life Cycle: Two years old
Days to harvest: 80 days
Plant height approx.: 50 cm
Root Type: Deep Root
Nutrient requirements: Medium Eaters
Water Requirements: Means
Winter hardiness: Up to-12 °C
Location: Sunny to partially shaded
Floor: Permeable, moist, slightly loamy, humus

PH: 6 to 7.5

Sowing and planting information
Germ Type: Dark germ
Seed Depth: 1-3 cm
Optimal germination temperature: 15-20 °C
Germination time: 6-10 days
Planting, row spacing: 30x40 cm

Optimal mixed culture: Beans, peas, radishes, cabbage, carrots, parsnips, basil, pumpkin, horseradish, lamb's lettuce
Unfavorable mixed culture: Beetroot, spinach

Subtropic climate (Mediterranean) (e. g. B. Portugal, Spain, Italy)
Sow directly outdoors from January to December. We also recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls.

Moderate climate (e. g. B. Germany, Switzerland, Poland)
Sow directly into the frost-free open air from April to August. We recommend pre-cultivation in small bowls from March to August.

General
For a long harvest period, harvest 1/4 of the leaves from the outside to the inside, taking care not to damage the heart to keep growth stable. We recommend both sowing options for Swiss chard, no-till sowing in rows or pre-cultivation. In pre-cultivation Let the seedlings grow in a small bowl to the first visible chard leaves, then pique them into the desired container. After peckering, let the seedlings grow at moderate temperatures until they are planted out as seedlings. The planting of the seedlings in the bed is carried out from the 2nd Pair of leaves after the cotyledders.
Mangold plants prefer a sunny to partially shaded location with a moist, humus-rich and slightly loamy soil. Avoid waterlogging.

Additional tips
Avoid temperature fluctuations during cultivation. In order to quickly obtain a fine, crumbly and well-drained soil, an additional incorporation of biochar and primeval rock flour is recommended.

Type of propagation
Spread occurs via seeds.

Care Plants
A loosened soil, beds prepared with animal manure and planting in mixed culture, replaces additional fertilization.

Germination ability of seeds: 5-6 years

Other Names
Botanical names: Beta vulgaris
English Names: Chard
German names: Mangold
Portuguese names: Acelga
Spanish Names: Acelga
French names: Bettes, Blettes, Bette à carde