edible
Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Current-climate suitability
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Sun
Sun or shade
Soil moisture
average, moisture-retentive
Heat tolerance
Up to about 38°C
Cold tolerance
Down to about -6°C
Waterlogging tolerance
3/5
Drought tolerance
3/5
Mature size
0.3–0.6 m tall, 0.3 m spread
Seasonal interest
Long season · Green
Maintenance
low
Wildlife supported
General wildlife value 1/5 (verified species relationships are shown only where structured data exists)
Known risks or warnings
Bolts in prolonged heat stress.
Toxicity: none
Native status and geographic context
- United Kingdom: climate-suitable
- United States: climate-suitable
- Australia: climate-suitable
Native status is never inferred from climate similarity. Plants restricted or invasive in a jurisdiction are excluded from recommendations there.
Demonstration data. Climate, plant and retailer records shown here are realistic samples awaiting horticultural validation and live data connections.