Quantity: 1.5 g
Name of Product: Swiss Chard | Bright Lights
Description: Beautiful coloured leaves with pink, orange, purple, red, and white steams with bright and pastel variations. The gold standard for multi-coloured Swiss chard. Consistent growth rate, leaf shape and texture, and strong bolt resistance across all colors makes this a superior mix.
Key Attributes: Strong bolt tolerance
How to Use?
- Use as a leafy green raw or cooked
Life Cycle: Annual
Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0 – 8.0
Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth: Plant at ½” deep
Days to Germination: 7 – 14 days although we have seen germination in as early as 2 days with this variety.
Planting Distance: Sow 2 – 3 seeds per cell & transplant seedling at about 4” apart with rows set 12” – 18” apart
Days to Maturity: 32 days for baby leaves & 55 days for full leaves
Height when Mature: Up to 24”
Harvest: Cut individual leaves with a sharp tool when they reach the desired size & allow the plant to continue growing
Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 2 weeks