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Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris flavescens) is a leafy green vegetable native to the Mediterranean region, including countries such as Albania, Algeria, and Belgium. Swiss Chard (Latin: Beta vulgaris flavescens) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Swiss Chard is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Swiss Chard is a member native to ALB, ALG, AZO, BAL, BGM, and BUL. Swiss chard thrives in light to medium soil and prefers a slightly alkaline pH between 7.5 and 8.
Swiss Chard grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 7/10 light, moist water, and biennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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