Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'White Silver'
chard 'White Silver'
A classic chard variety which is easy to grow and produces large, glossy, sweet and succulent leaves on thick white stems. It is a staple of the vegetable garden. Harvest it as baby leaf or leave to mature and pick into the New Year
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | White | Green | ||
| Winter | White | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Beta can be annual, biennial or perennial plants, often with rosettes of basal leaves and thick, fleshy roots. The genus includes a range of wild species, as well as cultivated food crops such as beetroot, chard and sugar beet
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, rich, free draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Sow direct between March and August, 2.5cm deep and 10cm apart or sow indoors in modules and transplant when large enough to handle. See vegetable cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and downy mildew
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