Swiss Chard 'Silverado'

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Common Name: Silverado Swiss Chard

Vegetable Type: Leaf

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0

Fruit Size: Not applicable

Temperature: Grows best in cool weather; tolerates light frost

Spacing: 30 cm (12 inches) between plants; 45 cm (18 inches) between rows

Height: 35–40 cm (14–16 inches)

Width: Approximately 30 cm (12 inches)

Maturity Time: 60 days to maturity; baby greens ready in 25–30 days

Culinary Uses: Leaves and stems can be sautéed, steamed, or used fresh in salads

Flavour Profile: Earthy-sweet taste with slight bitterness

Companion Plants: Cabbage, beans, and onions; avoid planting near potatoes

Resistant To: High resistance to bolting; displays field resistance to Cercospora leaf spot