Swiss Chard Large White

Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla.) belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is a leafy, non-rooting variant of the common beet root.  This large white leaf variety is also commonly known as silverbeet, or spinach beet, cultivated specifically for its large, edible leaves and stalks.   Can be grown in containers and as microgreens.  Open pollinated variety, 55 – 60 days to maturity. 牛皮菜又叫“厚皮菜”，莙荙菜，以幼苗或叶片作蔬菜用，可炒食，可凉拌，还可做汤，有股淡淡的碱味。牛皮菜叶子鲜嫩多汁，适口性好。菜叶片富含还原糖、粗蛋白、纤维素、以及维C、钾、钙、铁等微量元素。其味：甘、寒、无毒。 牛皮菜种植时间一般在8-9月份，不同地区播种时间有所差异，北方一般春播，南方则秋播。牛皮菜喜欢温暖湿润气候，适宜生长温度为15–25℃，在土壤温度和空气温度较高条件下，生长快。