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How to grow swiss chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla · amaranthaceae family · annual crop

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Growing basics

Swiss chard is a cool-season crop, started from seed in the garden or transplanted.

Seeds germinate once soil reaches about 50°F.

Varieties in the library run 50 to 59 days to maturity.

Grows best in full sun.

Frost tolerance varies by variety, from frost-tender to frost-hardy.

Space plants about 12 inches apart.

Sources

3 varieties of swiss chard in the library

Bright Lights · Fordhook Giant · Ruby Red Chard

Each has a full cited page in the library.

Pests and diseases we cover

Identification and treatment for each, with photos, in the library.

Row & Bed covers 3 swiss chard varieties, each with a cited care timeline and fertilization schedule, identification and treatment for the 2 pests and disease that reach them, and planting windows worked out for your ZIP.

Set up your garden

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