Swiss chard seeds - Vegetable Plant

Swiss chard is a cool-season leafy vegetable known for its upright growth and broad, tender leaves. It develops a rosette of foliage with thick stems and continues producing leaves throughout the growing season. This plant grows well in temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. Swiss chard establishes steadily and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container planting, supporting continuous harvesting over an extended period. It is adaptable to a range of conditions and can tolerate moderate heat better than many leafy greens.

Features

• Upright plant with broad, leafy growth habit
• Produces continuous foliage suitable for repeated harvesting
• Adaptable to cool and moderately warm climates
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in a range of growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Beta vulgaris
• Common name (US): Swiss Chard
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Upright, leafy biennial (grown as annual)
• USDA zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting season: Early spring and fall
• Growing season: Cool to mild warm season
• Sowing Season: January to March, September to November
• Germination time and conditions: 7–14 days at 13–24°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–90 cm height, 30–45 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 10–20 cm between plants