A hybrid dwarf type with typical short, sturdy white leaf stalks and dark green slightly savoyed leaves with a mild and crunchy flavour. Plant height 12 to 14cm. Slower bolting than other white varieties. . .
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.