Kings Seeds Leaf Beet Swiss Chard
Leaf Beet seeds - Swiss Chard is also sometimes called Seakale beet. It produces a bushy plant with glossy dark leaves and a thick white rib. Use the deep green leaves in place of spinach in various recipes. The white mid-ribs are delicious when cooked like asparagus. Pick young leaves regularly for constant cropping. The overall size this plant reaches is 45-50cm tall.
Hardy Biennial
When to Sow Swiss Chard Seeds
March to July. Germination takes 7-14 days.
Where to Sow
Sow direct in a well prepared, moist, fertile growing site in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 2cm (3/4") in drills 35-40cm (14-16") apart.
What to do Next
As seedlings appear, gradually thin until 20cm (8in) apart. Leaves are best harvested by pulling rather than cutting.
Maturity
June to October.
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Leaf Beet seeds - Swiss Chard is also sometimes called Seakale beet. It produces a bushy plant with glossy dark leaves and a thick white rib. Use the deep green leaves in place of spinach in various recipes. The white mid-ribs are delicious when cooked like asparagus. Pick young leaves regularly for constant cropping. The overall size this plant reaches is 45-50cm tall.
Hardy Biennial
When to Sow Swiss Chard Seeds
March to July. Germination takes 7-14 days.
Where to Sow
Sow direct in a well prepared, moist, fertile growing site in full sun or partial shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 2cm (3/4") in drills 35-40cm (14-16") apart.
What to do Next
As seedlings appear, gradually thin until 20cm (8in) apart. Leaves are best harvested by pulling rather than cutting.
Maturity
June to October.
