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Features
Family
Amaranthaceae
Native
Mediterranean region, Europe
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Tall, wide, fan-like, savoyed (crinkled) green leaves, and a thick, crunchy stalk that can be white, red, orange, or other colors depending on the variety. The petioles (leafstalks) can be yellow, gold, orange, pink, crimson, or white, sometimes streaked with color.
Planting Swiss Chard
Plant Spacing
A group of 2 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
½"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 30 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting out, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date (protect from heavy freezes). |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40#176;F, ideally 75°–90°F. Sow as late as 2 months before first fall frost. Mild Climates: Sow in fall. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Pick up to 1/3 of the outer leaves as needed, and let more leaves grow from the center of the plant; or, if desired, harvest the whole plant 2" above ground, and it will grow back. Pick very young leaves, at 2"-4" for using fresh in salads. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Lillian B.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/24/26Colorful Swiss Chard
Beautiful and tasty. Grew well all winter in Zone 10a, had enough to harvest every 4 days when established. Will grow again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Container - Hilary P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/3/26Fast germination and strong seedlings
Wow! These are the strongest, fastest growing Swiss chard seedlings I've ever started. Can't wait to start harvesting.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/6/26Hey Hilary,
We love to hear your Five Color Silverbeet Swiss Chard Seeds gave you such strong, fast-growing seedlings! Based on your other review it sounds like you have quite the green thumb. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing this wonderful growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- KarenRated 5 out of 5 stars9/23/255 Stars
The seeds arrived in perfect condition. Packaged well.
- Brian L.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/255 Stars
Good germination rate after about a week
- Dora V.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/26/245 Stars
Good seeds to plant. I’ll buy more in the future.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner