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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
Large, glossy, dark green, deeply crumpled leaves with broad white petioles (leafstalks).
Planting Swiss Chard
Plant Spacing
A group of 2–3 seeds every 6"–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 46 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | ½" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 2–3 seeds every 6"–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°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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