As I enjoyed my white variety of Swiss Chard, I decided to try growing the red variety to add some more color to my life. I started these seeds a week ago, so I'll be adding more information and photos as they grow. This is a really easy plant to grow. I haven't done anything other than watering it to keep it alive and growing.
Annual or Perennial?: Perennial
Germination time: 7-14 days
Days until maturity: 50 days
Light requirements: 4-6+ hours (Partial shade to full sun)
Plant size: Medium
Spacing: 12 inches
Temperature: Cool/Warm weather
Difficulty: Easy
Traits: Fast growing
Companion plants: Swiss Chard is a member of the beet family, so avoid planting near pole beans.
Special needs: Requires constant harvesting
When to plant: It's recommended to plant this either in early fall or early spring, but it can be grown year round. Tolerates both heat and cold.
How to grow: Plant seeds in soil. Seed pods contain multiple plants, so thin out the weakest plants once true leaves begin to form. Water regularly.
How to harvest: When leaves are big enough (about the size of your palm), cut outside leaves from the base of the plant. Leaves grow back for a continuous harvest.
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| Seeds |
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| Seedlings |
Developing Seedling
2 weeks old
4 weeks old
5 weeks old
7 weeks old
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