Bright Lights Swiss Chard Seeds 2170
Bright Lights Swiss Chard Seeds 2170 AAS winner. Brightly coloured stems of yellow, crimson, gold, orange, violet, purple, white, green and pink with contrasting dark green, crinkled leaves. Leaves have a lighter taste than the standard chard. Often used as an ornamental in flower gardens.
How to Grow
Chard grows best in well drained soils with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. Sow seed about 1- 2 cm (1/2-3/4"") deep and 2.5 cm (1"") apart in rows 45 cm (18"") apart starting in mid spring. Sowing every two weeks until early summer will ensure continuous supply. Gradually thin out to 10 cm (4"") apart using the thinnings as baby greens. Harvest outer leaves first by cutting at the base of the stem then working towards the centre as you go. One packet sows approximately a 6 m (20') row.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Lifecycle |
Annual |
| Propagation |
Sow Direct Every Two Weeks as Long As Weather Is Cool |
| Days to Emergence |
10 |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Growth Habit |
Bushy |
| Height |
Medium (60 to 80 cm)(24"" to 32"") |
| Frost Tolerance |
Frost Hardy |
| Days to Harvest |
60 |
| Degree of Difficulty |
Easy |
| Heritage |
Open Pollinated |
| Family Name |
Amaranthaceae |
| Latin |
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla |
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