Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'White Silver 2' (Chard 'White Silver 2')

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Easy to grow. Likes fertile, rich soil in full sun or light shade. Dig in compost or well-rotted manure in autumn. Rake in fertilizer 2 weeks before sowing. Sow 2.5cm (1in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart in rows 37.5cm (15in) apart. Water when dry.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks, Add to salads

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Rosette

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Thin seedlings to 30cm (1ft) apart. Pull off the outer leaves when they are large enough to use.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Sow from mid-spring to midsummer for harvest from midsummer to late autumn. Sow 2.5cm (1in) deep, 10cm (4in) apart in rows 37.5cm (15in) apart.

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