The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Gorgeous all-red chard grows as fast as you can harvest it. GARDEN HINTS: Easy to grow; eat it like spinach or beet greens. (200 seeds) Customers also bought these products Please enter your email address below and we will notify you when this product is back in stock. HEIRLOOM. Heavy yield even in hot weather. Sow Method Prepare the bed by turning the soil under to a depth of 8 inches. Full sun means 6 hours of direct sun per day; partial sun means 2-4 hours of direct sun per day; shade means little or no direct sun. Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart when they are large enough to handle. The typical height of this product at maturity. Swiss Chard, Neon Lights Blend Item #: 51060A 1 Pkt. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. This refers to whether the seed should be sown early indoors and the seedlings transplanted outside later, or if the seed should be sown directly in the garden at the recommended planting time. Firm lightly and keep evenly … To remain viable, seeds … Swiss Chard Seeds Tangy, colorful leaves and stems are an excellent cooked vegetable and a tremendous source of vitamins. Spread Dark green, thick, tender leaves. Thrives in full sun. Storing unused vegetable or flower seeds does require some care. Sow the seeds 1/2 inch deep in rows spaced 18 inches apart. Bursting with joie de vivre, our own vigorous red chard keeps on coming as fast as you can harvest it. Tangy, colorful leaves and stems are an excellent cooked vegetable and a tremendous source of vitamins. All are delicious to eat, though they are at their best harvested young for salads. Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off. All-America Selections winner. Organic gardening means growing using all natural methods. started. Four bright shining colors in one packet! Days To Maturity Classic Burpee-bred chard, with thick, darkgreen, tender leaves and enticing, slightly bitter, earthy flavor. Sow @ 4-6 lbs/1.8-2.7 kg per acre; 1 oz/28 g per 100 ft/31 m. CULTURE: May be sown from April 15th until June 15th. The typical height of this product at maturity. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Service for pest controls recommended for your area. Special offers, discounts, and new products. https://www.amazon.com/Burpee-Bright-Lights-Blend-Swiss/dp/B078GVQCSS Pick from late spring until winter. Sow seed 0.5-0.75 in/13-19 mm deep in a sunny location. Height Sow in average soil in spring as early as ground can be worked. Crimson stalks with glossy green, crinkled leaves. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems. Tips for Storing Seeds. Your browser is currently set to block cookies. This stunning chard seed mix has stems in gold, pink and crimson. The amount of sunlight this product needs daily in order to perform well in the garden. Tolerant of hot weather and extremely easy to grow. In the North, sow from early spring to midsummer for a fall crop; in the South sow in fall to spring. HEIRLOOM. Both the leaves and stalks are edible raw, steamed, and sautéed, but avoid the lower 2-3 inches of the stalk as it may be fibrous and tough. The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest. Planting Time Avoid disturbing the soil around the plants when weeding. Tolerant of hot weather and extremely easy to grow. © 2020 W. Atlee Burpee & Co. All Rights Reserved. Thin stand to about 12 inches apart when seedlings are 1-2 inches tall. Heirloom produces dependably heavy yields from late spring till winter even in hot weather. The recommended time of the year in which this product should be planted. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It’s best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. This site uses cookies to enable shopping cart usage, provide you with relevant product and promotions, and measure performance. Can be used in dishes calling for spinach; sautéed with a bit of butter and sprinkling of lemon juice is a feast in itself. Thin … 3. Your browser's Javascript functionality is turned off. Break off the outer leaves at their base, taking care not to damage the inner leaves. Fordhook Giant. This site uses cookies to enable shopping cart usage, provide you with relevant product and promotions, and measure performance. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating. Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant is rich, dark green crumpled leaves are thick, fleshy and are very tender when cooked. Sun The mature stems and leaves are savory and so versatile -- steamed, sauteed or baked. The recommended time of the year in which this product should be planted. Swiss chard prefers rich, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. The average number of days from when the plant is actively growing in the garden to the expected time of harvest. All are delicious to eat, though they are at their best harvested young for salads.