Rainbow Blend
Swiss Chard
Open Pollinated
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
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Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family) · Genus: Beta
About
Swiss Chard Mixed Colors have multicolored stems that brighten both vegetable and flower gardens with an attractive rainbow of colors. Stems have a mild chard flavor.
Characteristics
Color
Rainbow
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–10 days
at 45–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
30–60 days
Plant Height
1.5–2 ft
Mature Spread
1–1.479 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0.75 in
Seed Spacing
6 in
Row Spacing
6 in
Thin To
6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–85 °F
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Soil Temp
45–95 °F
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Air Temp
28–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Seed directly outdoors. Prefers full sun. Sow 2 seeds every 6 inches. After germination, thin to 1 plant every 6 inches. Begin harvesting in 4 to 5 weeks. Tolerates light frost without damage.
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