Red chard is a variety of Swiss chard Beta vulgaris var. rounds which is characterized by dark red or purple leaves instead of the traditional green. It is a plant of the Amaranthaceae family, like the beetroot, to which it is closely related and appreciated both for its flavor and for its pretty color. It is often called red chard or ruby chard, Swiss chard, burgundy or rainbow.
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Cultivation of red chard
Like other chard varieties, red chard is a hardy plant that can grow in many different climates and soil conditions.
If we are going to grow chard, whether green or red, the processes are the same as those we have already seen in this blog and on La Huertina’s YouTube channel.
When to Plant Swiss Chard
Although it is a crop that can be grown all year round, in areas where the winters are not very harsh we can Swiss chard early fall, but as we said and you can see in the planting scheduleall year round is a good time for this vegetable.
Harvest
It is recommended to harvest when the leaves are young and tender for optimum flavor. You can do it both with the whole plant and with the outer leaves, as I explain in the video:
From the moment we sow the chard, it will take about 45 days to harvest the chard if we do it with the leaf harvesting technique and about 90 days if we want to harvest the whole plant.
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It is also good to keep in mind the association of cultures of this plant, an important thing. Vegetables such as celery, onion, cabbage, lettuce, beans or peppers can be grown on the same bed as red chard, and thus take advantage of the mutual benefits between these crops.
We have already seen on another occasion the diseases of Swiss chard and the pests that affect this crop, one of the most common being the so-called Swiss chard pox, a disease caused by the fungus Cercospora beticola, and it is recommended to use a natural fungicide to treat it. There are also pests such as chard flea, wireworm and blind goose that can affect it. But for everything there are home remedies and natural treatments
Difference Between Red Swiss Chard and Green Swiss Chard
In reality, the difference between Swiss chard is minimal, as there are also many variations of red Swiss chard, and basically the one that can be differentiated as a different species is beet.
Is Swiss chard the same as rhubarb?
Many people wonder if Swiss chard is the same as rhubarb, and if not what the differences are.
Well no, red chard and rhubarb are two different vegetables. As we said, red Swiss chard is a variety of Swiss chard and is related to beets just like green Swiss chard, while rhubarb is a completely different species, related to buckwheat and buckwheat. sorrel. Additionally, rhubarb leaves, due to the high concentration of oxalic acid they contain, are not edible and are considered poisonous. The stems are eaten and are also used in Chinese medicine.
Swiss chard properties
Swiss chard is rich in nutrients and vitamins, such as vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron and calcium. Plus, it contains antioxidants that may benefit overall health. Its leaves are edible and can be used in various culinary preparations, such as salads, stir-fries, soups and stews.
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