Beta vulgaris 'Orea'
Swiss Chard
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Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Description
So many of Burpee's customers asked for single color chards that we had to offer 'Orea'. (They said they loved the multicolored 'Bright Lights', but preferred to transplant the seedlings as separate colors.) We were excited to find this rare, pure golden yellow strain. The stems of 'Orea' have a rich, glowing tone. Leaves are a delicious dark green.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Blooming
Blooms inconspicuous green flowers. Plants grown in hot, dry conditions, flower most rapidly.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Growth
Chard is a cool-season biennial grown as an annual. Tolerates summer heat and light frost. Chard won't bolt in heat, making it a great summer crop. Grow chard in a flower, vegetable, or container garden.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow seeds in spring when the threat of frost has passed.Before planting, work in a 1-2" layer of compost into the soil. Also soak seeds overnight to promote germination. Sow seeds 1/2" deep in the soil, and space 2" apart in rows 2 feet apart.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Pest
Aphids, flea beetles, and leaf miners are known to attack young leaves, creating holes in the leaves and lowering yield. Be sure to remove and destroy damaged leaves.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Interesting facts
Chards taste excellent cooked or raw. Newer varieties have colorful leafstalks and veins, making them great ornamentals for a garden. Chard is closely related to the beet, but is different in that chard doesn't produce an edible root.
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris 'Orea') - Soil and irrigation
Does best in rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Keep the soil evenly moist. Enhance water retention by mulching with organic material, such as straw or grass clippings.
