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Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Easy difficultyRabiSummer
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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
High
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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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Companion plants for Swiss Chard
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Spinach✗ Beetroot
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