Rainbow Mixture
Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family) · Genus: Beta
About
Lovely as a decorative ornamental, or as a colorful replacement in any dish that calls for Spinach, Rainbow Swiss Chard has vivid red, yellow, pink, white, and orange stems with dark green leaves.
Characteristics
About the Plant
How to Plant
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Planting and Care Instructions
Select a location with some sunshine and sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked. (In areas with mild winters chard can be planted at any time of the year.) Prior to seeding, soil should be cultivated and enriched with vegetable food. Chard is sensitive to acidic soils and prefers a pH of 6.0-6.4. After seeding, lightly firm soil over seeds. Water regularly and feed every 4-6 weeks. When chard is 6-10" tall, harvest outer leaves by cutting with a sharp knife to encourage additional growth.
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