Chard and Leaf Beet Quiz

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Where does the name chard originate from?

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The Swiss for leaf

The French for cardoon

The Flemish for beet leaf

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Chard plants are killed by slight frost.

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True

False

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Why does white chard give a larger harvest than coloured chards?

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White and green leaves photosynthesise more efficiently

They’re bred for high yields

Pests don’t recognise them

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Although you can sow in early spring, why do I advise waiting until mid-spring?

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Chances of bolting are higher from early sowing

Chard grows poorly under a cover

You can’t transplant before the last frost

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When multisowing chard seeds, how many do I suggest per module if growing for large and plentiful cooking leaves?

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Three

Two

One, because they are cluster seeds

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In the photo of recently transplanted chard in August, why are plants larger in the outer two rows?

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They were larger when transplanted

They can access moisture from the path beside them

They are suffering less pest damage

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How much water is good for chard plants in dry conditions?

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A light sprinkling to the roots every day

A light sprinkling, once a week

A heavy soak, twice a week

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What is a good stage of growth for the first harvest?

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The leaves of different plants are touching each other

The leaves are curling inwards

It doesn’t matter, just take them when you want them

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You must use a knife to harvest leaves.

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True

False

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What is the main sort of protection you may need for chard plants?

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Netting to protect against birds and deer

Mesh to protect against caterpillars

Fleece to protect against voles

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