Rainbow Chard Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Rainbow chard is a cool-season leafy plant known for its colorful stems and broad, textured leaves. It grows as a biennial typically cultivated as an annual and adapts well to a range of climates. The plant performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. It is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting, producing leaves over an extended growing period.

Features

• Leafy plant with colorful stems and broad leaves
• Suitable for cool-season growing conditions
• Adapts to garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in full sun to partial shade
• Produces continuously with regular harvesting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
• Common Name (US): Swiss Chard
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Biennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 10
• Planting Season: Early spring or fall
• Growing Season: Cool season
• Sowing Season:
  • Temperate regions: February to April or September to October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7 to 14 days in cool to moderate temperatures (10–20°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 30 to 60 cm height, 30 to 45 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 20 to 30 cm apart