Beta vulgaris 'Celebration F1' – Early-maturing and colorful Swiss chard

A versatile, productive vegetable

Beta vulgaris 'Celebration F1' is a high-quality hybrid Swiss chard known for its brightly colored stems and dark green leaves. This variety is early-maturing, robust, and has a long harvest period, making it ideal for hobby gardeners, professional gardens, and seedbeds.

Thanks to its sturdy stems and flavorful leaves, Celebration F1 is perfect for salads, stir-fries, smoothies, or stews. The plant combines ornamental value with culinary versatility, making it a real asset to any garden.

Characteristics of Beta vulgaris Celebration F1

Celebration F1 stands out with its colorful stems (red, yellow, and white) and tender, dark green leaves. The plant grows upright and compact, making it suitable for beds, borders, and pots. Its hybrid characteristics ensure uniform growth, strong plants, and a high yield.

Key Features:

• 🌿 Type: Hybrid Swiss Chard

• 🌸 Set color: Red, yellow, white

• ⚡ Early maturing: can be harvested 5–6 weeks after sowing

• 🌱 Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

• 🌞 Location: full sun to partial shade

• ❄️ Winter hardy: resistant to light frost

• 🌱 Low maintenance and robust

Cultivation and care

Sowing: Directly in the ground or in pots/containers; sow 3–5 cm apart and cover lightly with soil.
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, and slightly moist; suitable for various soil types.
Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to promote even growth.
Fertilization: A light organic fertilizer or compost when sowing early encourages healthy leaf development.
Care: Thin the seedlings so each plant has enough room to grow.

Harvest and use

The Beta vulgaris Celebration F1 can be harvested continuously. Cut off the outer leaves and stems so the plant continues to grow and provides a long-lasting harvest.

Culinary applications:

• Raw salads for a colorful effect

• Steamed or fried as a side dish

• Smoothies or juice for extra nutritional value

• Soups and stews for flavor and color

Benefits of Beta vulgaris Celebration F1

✅ Colorful stems and dark green leaves – decorative and edible
✅ Early maturing and long-lasting harvest – harvestable 5–6 weeks after sowing and continuous harvest possible
✅ Versatile in the kitchen – raw, steamed, baked or processed in smoothies
✅ Winter hardy and robust – resistant to light frost
✅ Hybrid properties – uniform growth, strong plants and high yield
✅ Low maintenance – easy to grow in beds, borders or pots

With the Celebration F1 Swiss chard you bring a productive, colorful and versatile vegetable into your garden, which is both visually and culinary attractive.

Summary

• Latin name: Beta vulgaris 'Celebration F1'

• Type: Hybrid Swiss Chard

• Color: Red, yellow, white

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

• Harvest: 5–6 weeks after sowing, continuous harvest possible

• Special features: Hybrid, colorful stems, edible leaves, winter hardy, low maintenance