50 seeds
Matures in 60 days
Companion planting: Garlic, Chamomile, Bean, Cabbage, Onion.
Bad companions: Asparagus, Beet, Cucumber, Corn, Melon, Potato, Tomato, ...
The dark green, shiny leaves streaked with purple-red veins make it an excellent decorative and edible vegetable.
Plant your Swiss chard directly in the garden, one week after the last expected ground frost, at a depth of ½ inch in rich, well-drained soil, about 5 inches apart or 10 inches for larger plant growth. You can sow them every two weeks for a continuous harvest. The plant can reach 24 inches in height.
The leaves can be harvested individually as soon as they reach 8 inches high, and you can cut them one inch above the surface of the soil for a new harvest from the same plant. The flavorful leaves can be used fresh or frozen.