Beta vulgaris 'White Silver 2' – Flavorful and elegant Swiss chard

A versatile and decorative vegetable

Beta vulgaris 'White Silver 2' is a Swiss chard variety known for its white stems combined with dark green, tender leaves. This vegetable is both visually appealing and culinary versatile, making it perfect for gardens, greenhouses, and commercial crops.

Thanks to its early-maturing growth and robust plants, White Silver 2 offers a long harvest period, allowing the plant to continuously produce leaves and stems throughout the season.

Characteristics of Beta vulgaris White Silver 2

White Silver 2 stands out with its white, edible stems and dark green leaves. The plant grows upright and compact, making it suitable for beds, borders, and pots. The stems are sturdy and ideal for stir-fries, stews, or salads, while the leaves are versatile in smoothies, soups, or as a spinach substitute.

Key Features:

• 🌿 Type: Swiss Chard

• 🌸 Color: White

• ⚡ Harvest time: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• 🌱 Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

• 🌞 Location: full sun to partial shade

• ❄️ Winter hardy: resistant to light frost

• 🌱 Low maintenance and productive

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: Organic fertilizer or compost for early sowing encourages healthy leaf development.
Care: Thin the seedlings so each plant has enough space to develop optimally.

Harvest and use

The Beta vulgaris White Silver 2 can be harvested continuously. Cut off the outer leaves and stems so the plant continues to grow and remains harvestable for a long time.

Culinary applications:

• Raw salads for an elegant presentation

• Steamed or fried as a side dish

• Smoothies or juice for extra nutritional value

• Soups and stews for flavor and texture

Benefits of Beta vulgaris White Silver 2

✅ White stems and dark green leaves – decorative and edible
✅ Early maturing and long-lasting harvest – can be harvested 6–8 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
✅ Low maintenance – easy to grow in beds, borders or pots
✅ Productive and elegant – suitable for both culinary and decorative applications

With the White Silver 2 Swiss chard, you bring a colorful, productive, and flavorful vegetable into your garden that is both visually and culinary appealing.

Summary

• Latin name: Beta vulgaris 'White Silver 2'

• Type: Swiss Chard

• Color: White

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Location: Sun to partial shade

• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm

• Harvest: 6–8 weeks from sowing, continuous harvest possible

• Special features: White stems, edible leaves, early ripening, winter hardy, low maintenance