vegetable variety
Rhubarb Chard
Swiss Chard · Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
USDA hardiness range
- Zones
- 3b–8a
- Days to harvest
- 50 to 60
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- biennial grown as annual
At a glance
Slightly earthy, mild; deep red stems and dark green leaves. Sauteing, soups, fresh in salads. Productive heritage variety, ornamental enough for borders.
Growing Rhubarb Chard
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Flavor, texture, and use
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Growing notes
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Rhubarb Chard by zone
Zone-specific suitability, frost timing, and adjacent-zone notes.
Other swiss chard varieties
2 sibling cultivars profiled on ZonePlant.
Frequently asked questions
- What zones does the Rhubarb Chard swiss chard grow in?
Rhubarb Chard grows in USDA zones 3b through 8a.
- How does Rhubarb Chard compare to other swiss chard varieties?
Rhubarb Chard is one of 3 swiss chard varieties profiled on ZonePlant. See the full swiss chard variety table for side-by-side comparison.
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Image: "Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima kz05", by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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