Kyoto has slender white stalks topped with 'feathery' dark green leaves. Sow in all seasons at high density for baby leaf and low density for whole head. Very cold tolerant.
Elite has a rounder leaf than standard Rhubarb Chard with intense red veining. As with Intense, this variety has far fewer green 'off-types' than the standard. Mainly grown for baby leaf production. It is similar to Intense at the baby leaf stage but as it matures Elite has a slightly darker red leaf. Good upright habit and uniformity.
Fast growing and very uniform hybrid. Its dark green petioles are tender and juicy. Erect plants can be harvested young like spinach, as loose leaves or more mature like cabbage, as whole head. The flavour becomes stronger and spicier as the plants mature. There is a high nutritional level of calcium and potassium in the leaves. All year round production.