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chard 'Fantasy' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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chard 'Fantasy'

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla var. flavescens 'Fantasy'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Beta
Family: Amaranthaceae

About this plant

A leaf beet variety considered to be the best tasting Red Chard with a mild, juicy flavour and no harsh after taste. It shows excellent tolerance to downy mildew and can be successionally sown throughout Spring and Summer for a harvest of baby leaf or mature leaves

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, rich, free draining soil in full sun or partial shade. Sow direct between March and July, 2.5cm deep and 10cm apart or sow indoors in modules and transplant when large enough to handle. See vegetable cultivation

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to birds, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds. Shows excellent tolerance to downy mildew

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years