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Swiss Chard Variety Trials - Sortable Database

Below are listed the types of Swiss Chard tested in recent years by the Vegetable Program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Each column in the database tables can be sorted by clicking on the heading (ie. one click will sort the column in ascending order, two clicks will sort in descending order).


Swiss Chard

Explanation of rating system
Seed Sources
Recommended swiss chard varieties

Download PDF of trials: 2006 - 2005


 

Explanation of rating system

  • *** Previously recommended varieties
  • Spacing:
  • In row: 30 cm
  • Between row: 75 cm
  • Juiciness:
  • 0 - none
  • 5 - very juicy
  • Taste/Overall Rating:
  • 0 - poor
  • 5 - excellent
  • Colour:
  • Br - Bright
  • B - Burgundy
  • D - Dark
  • L - Light
  • M - Maroon
  • O - Orange
  • P - Pink
  • R - Red
  • W - White
  • Y - Yellow
  • --- Data not available
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