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Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Easy difficultyRabiSummer
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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
Frequent
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep; soak seeds for 24 hours prior to planting

About Swiss Chard

A highly productive, heat-tolerant leafy green. Continues to produce vibrant, colorful leaves long after standard spinach has bolted in the summer heat.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15–25°C
Heat stress above
30°C
Cold stress below
-5°C
Humidity
Moderate (40–60%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Germination
Day 0–12
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 13–40
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 41–90

Common pests and diseases

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