Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
How to sow Swiss chard: Direct seed indoors or outdoors. Transplant seedlings after hardening off.
Sun requirement for Swiss chard: Plant in Full Sun
Swiss Chard has been planted 34 times by Growstuff members.
Swiss Chard is a leafy green vegetable in the Beet family. The thick stems come in a variety of colors including white, pink, red, yellow, orange, and pale green. Chard has large, crinkly leaves with distinctive veins. The leaves and stems are edible and high in nutrients. Swiss chard can be eaten raw, sautéed, baked, or steamed.

Predictions
Annual
living and reproducing in a single year or lessMedian lifespan
39 weeksFirst harvest expected
6 weeks after plantingLast harvest expected
17 weeks after plantingHeight
35cmSpread
20cmRow Spacing
30cmCompanions
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What people are saying about Swiss chard
State of the Spring Garden
by black_hound,
Finally some seasonably warm weather. The peas are shooting up rather quickly. The [lettuce](crop) has sprouted. Beets are up. [Turnip](crop) are getting their second set of leaves so I will be thinning them out this week. [Radish](crop) going strong. And I believe I saw the [Swiss Chard](cro...
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Swiss chard harvests
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milki harvested 1, weighing 0.002 kg.
12 days ago.
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milki harvested 6, weighing 0.03 kg.
about 2 months ago.
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milki harvested 3, weighing 0.02 kg.
2 months ago.
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