Swiss Chard Seeds ~ Rainbow Mixed

Certified Organic/Heirloom Seeds that are open-pollinated for saving and harvesting for next year's planting. Featuring vibrant rainbow-colored stalks - red, pink, gold, yellow, purple, and more. Experiment with sauteeing like spinach using a small amount of olive oil and sea salt. With a growing time between 35-60 days, this Swiss Chard Seed is a Non-GMO, heat-tolerant vegetable that is rich in nutrients.- As a biannual variety, this seed offers a combination of both ornamental and edible qualities, making it an ideal choice for enhancing your landscaping with both beauty and practicality.

Grow this highly nutritious plant in your herb garden! Swiss Chard Rainbow Mix contains 13 polyphenol antioxidants, including kaempferol and syringic acid, known for their health benefits. With vitamins E and K, as well as magnesium, manganese, and potassium, this red variety is a must-have..

Sowing: Sow Swiss chard seeds in the garden one week after the final spring frost, ensuring they are 1/2" deep in compost-enriched soil and in full sun. To harvest the entire plant, space the plants 4-5" apart; for ongoing harvesting of the outer stalks, space them 8-10" apart for larger growth. For a continuous summer crop, sow more Swiss chard every two weeks. Germination should occur within about a week. Swiss chard is able to withstand light frosts and makes for a suitable fall crop.

Growing: Maintain consistent soil moisture and prevent weed growth by mulching the area. Moisture is vital for the seedlings' early stage of development.

Harvesting: Harvest young leaves at 6-8" or cut entire plant at soil surface, leaving 1" stem for regrowth. Outer stalks can be harvested separately, leaving heart for continued growth.