Five Color Silverbeet
Swiss Chard · Rainbow / Multicolor
Heirloom
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
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Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family) · Genus: Beta
Characteristics
Color
GreenMulti-Color
Flavor
Mild
Intended Use
Ornamental
Texture
JuicyTender
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Origin
Australia
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Germination
5–14 days
at 40–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
60 days
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/2–1 in
Seed Spacing
2–6 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
6–12 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–85 °F
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Soil Temp
40–95 °F
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Air Temp
28–85 °F
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