Swiss Chard Bright Lights Blend Seed
Beta vulgaris
Item #0113
52 days. Light up your garden and patio containers with the dazzling colors of this edible leaf that doubles as an ornamental. Stem colors include gold, orange, pink, yellow, crimson and lavender! Bright Lights tolerates some shade, and won’t get bitter in hot weather. A long season vegetable, chard will supply you with tasty greens through fall frosts.
This packet plants one 10 foot row.
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When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost and when soil temperature is at least 50° F. Sow as late as 2 months before first fall frost. In USDA zones 6 or warmer, also sow in late summer for fall/winter crop.
When to start inside: Not recommended.
Harvesting: Pick the outer leaves as needed when plant is at least 10" tall, and let more leaves grow from the middle of the plant; or, if desired, harvest the whole plant 2" above ground, and it will regrow. Pick very young leaves, 2" - 3" to use fresh in salads.
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Item #0113
1.60 grams
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