Beta vulgaris
Chenopodiaceae
Temperature
- Germination: 18-22°C
- Growth: 22-26°C
Light
- 12 to 14 hours per day are recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- Chard has no specific soil needs.
- For chard we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 50 to 70 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.
- Leaves can be collected by cutting with a knife at two fingers from the ground. New leaves will grow back quickly.
HOW TO START
- Chard can be sown directly into pots. Scatter the seeds and cover with a thin layer of soil. Water gently.
- Thin to 5 mm.
WATERING & CARE
- The soil must be constantly moist to prevent the leaves from yellowing.
How To Use
- The leaves can be eaten boiled, chopped and put into soup, or quickly sautéed. Young leaves can also be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium: 646 mg
Phosphorus: 100 mg
Calcium: 52 mg
Sodium: 319 mg
Iron: 2.71 mg
Vitamin C: 0.7 mg
Beta vulgaris
Chenopodiaceae
Temperature
- Germination: 18-22°C
- Growth: 22-26°C
Light
- 12 to 14 hours per day are recommended for growing indoors with Bulbo lights.
Soil
- Chard has no specific soil needs.
- For chard we recommend this soil mix.
Time Of Growth
- Expect about 50 to 70 days from seed to harvest, depending on variety.
- Leaves can be collected by cutting with a knife at two fingers from the ground. New leaves will grow back quickly.
HOW TO START
- Chard can be sown directly into pots. Scatter the seeds and cover with a thin layer of soil. Water gently.
- Thin to 5 mm.
WATERING & CARE
- The soil must be constantly moist to prevent the leaves from yellowing.
How To Use
- The leaves can be eaten boiled, chopped and put into soup, or quickly sautéed. Young leaves can also be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches.
Nutritional Values
for 100 g of productPotassium: 646 mg
Phosphorus: 100 mg
Calcium: 52 mg
Sodium: 319 mg
Iron: 2.71 mg
Vitamin C: 0.7 mg
