Description: Large, uniform plants feature deep green leaves with yellow-orange stems and veins. A reliable performer in all kinds of weather.
USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size:1.77g (1/16 oz)
Latin Name:Beta vulgaris
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity: 30 days baby leaf, 60 days full size
Exposure:Full sun to part shade
Height:45 cm (18 inches)
Certified Organic:USDA Certified Organic
Germination: 7 – 14 days at 13 – 23C.
Seeding Depth: 1/2
Spacing: Sow seeds every 2 in rows 18 – 24 apart. Thin to 4 – 8 apart. For baby greens, sow more thickly and do not thin.
When to Sow: Mid-spring through mid-summer.
Sowing Indoors: 4 – 6 weeks before planting out time. Transplants will result in earlier harvests. Chard transplants may also be started in a cold frame.
Soil and Nutrient Requirements: Provide loose, well-drained soils with the addition of good quality compost, such as Sea Soil. Heavy clay soils will benefit from the the addition of organic matter and Greensand.
Growing in Containers:Grows very well in larger containers and raised beds.
Fertilizing (Containers):Add 25% quality compost to potting mix; fertilize weekly with a higher-nitrogen organic plant food such as fish-based fertilizer.
Watering (Containers):Water deeply when top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Check every day or two during very hot weather.
Growing in Mixed Planters:This variety is well-suited for larger mixed planters such as a half barrels.
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in garden beds recently amended with quality compost. No additional fertilizing is required.
Watering (Garden):Water daily for the first two weeks post transplanting. Check on plants during hot weather, and water if soil is very dry or plants are wilty.
Notes: Chard is an idea green for growing during the hot summer months and typically performs better than lettuce. Sow every 2 weeks for a continual harvest.
Suitability for Indoors:Not ideal for indoors, but can be grown as a specialized crop.
What about Grow Lights?Grow lights are required to grow this variety indoors.
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