Oriole Orange Swiss Chard beet/chard
Beta vulgaris 'Oriole Orange Swiss Chard'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Oriole Orange Swiss Chard' (Beta vulgaris 'Oriole Orange Swiss Chard') is a vegetable for food gardens, borders, and containers. It is typically grown as an annual. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it attracts butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Cherry Belle radish, Basil, Nasturtium, and Garlic.