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The Old Farmer's Almanac Store

Rainbow Mixture

Swiss Chard

Non-GMO
Size: 5 grams, approximately 120 seeds

About (From this Label)

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.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Biennial
Harvest year 1, seeds year 2
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Germination
7–10 days
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Days to Maturity
50–65 days

How to Plant

Planting Depth
1/2 in
Seed Spacing
8–12 in
Row Spacing
1 1/2–2 1/2 ft

Label Claims

Vitamins

Swiss Chard is rich in vitamins with Calcium, Iron, and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C.

Packet

Size
5 grams, approximately 120 seeds
Seed Count
120
Net Weight
5 g

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

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. When to Plant: Spring and Early Fall. For best results, harvest only a few older, outside leaves, at a time from each plant allowing younger leaves, in the center, to continue growing for additional harvests all season long.

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