Division II Beta vulgaris L. var. vulgaris, Spinach beet, chard.
United Kingdom
Subject to point I, varieties shall be classified in five groups,.according to their characteristics, as follows:
| Group | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| (1) | (2) |
| 1 | White petiole and pale green leaf blade, without anthocyanin coloration. |
| 2 | White petiole and medium or dark green leaf blade, without anthocyanin coloration. |
| 3 | Green petiole and medium or dark green leaf blade, without anthocyanin coloration. |
| 4 | Pink petiole and medium or dark green leaf blade. |
| 5 | Red petiole and leaf blade with anthocyanin coloration. |