Swiss Chard Seeds – Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris Vegetable Plant

Swiss Chard is a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its broad, nutritious leaves and colorful leaf stalks. Plants form upright rosettes of foliage and provide continuous leaf production throughout the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, containers, and vegetable gardens. Swiss Chard performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, offering extended harvests from spring through fall.

Features

• Cool-season leafy vegetable crop
• Produces broad green leaves with colorful stems
• Upright rosette growth habit
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adapted to cool and moderate growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Provides extended seasonal harvests

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
• Common Name (US): Swiss Chard
• Seed Type / Variety: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
• Growth Habit: Leafy biennial grown as annual
• USDA Zones: 2-11
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-May and August-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5-10 days at 50-85°F (10-29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 12-24 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart