Swiss Chard (Organic) - Oriole Orange- 100 Seeds
Swiss Chard (Organic) - Oriole Orange- 100 Seeds
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Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
This is a great looking variety of Swiss Chard that produces green foliage with beautiful orange stems. Not just a great looking salad component but it is also high in nutrition.
Swiss Chard is a cool season leafy green. It is great to grow it during either Fall or Spring. It is somewhat cold tolerant.
Light Requirements - 6+ hours
Days to Maturity- 60 days
The optimal growing temperature is between 50°F and 75°F (10°C to 24°C).
Nutritional content per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of raw Swiss chard:
Macronutrients:
- Calories: 19 kcal
- Protein: 1.8 g
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Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 1.1 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
Vitamins:
- Vitamin K: 830% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin A: 122% of the DV (mostly as beta-carotene)
- Vitamin C: 44% of the DV
- Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin B6: 9% of the DV
- Folate (Vitamin B9): 12% of the DV
Minerals:
- Magnesium: 20% of the DV
- Manganese: 29% of the DV
- Iron: 22% of the DV
- Potassium: 11% of the DV
- Calcium: 5% of the DV