Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
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The stems have an attractive rainbow of colors with a mild chard flavor. These cool-season vegetable seeds will germinate in roughly ten days and be ready for harvesting within thirty to sixty days. When sowing Swiss chard seeds, plant two seeds every 6 inches, keeping rows at least 18 inches apart.
Sku: 0800
Common Name: Swiss Chard
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Full Sun|Partial Shade
7 - 10 Days
30 - 60 Days
12"+
12 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Color: Multicolored | Red | Orange | Yellow | Green
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
Approximate Seed Count: 25 - 40
Flavor: Mild, earthy and nutty flavors.
Preparation Ideas: Great variety to sauté or use in stir fries!
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Tolerance: Drought|Heat|Humidity
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
Planting Depth: 0.75"
Seed Spacing: Sow Mixed Colors Swiss Chard seeds 6" apart in rows keeping rows approximately 18" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Harvest stems just above the soil line. Grows back for multiple harvests.
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