Swiss Chard (Ruby Red) [40+ Seeds]

Description

Swiss Chard has two growing seasons in North, South, and Central Georgia. The Spring Season, where Swiss Chard is started in Late Winter/Early Spring and harvested into the Late Spring and Summer. The Fall Season, where Swiss Chard is started in Summer/Late Summer and harvested into the Early Winter. Recommended Growing Dates are listed below.

Swiss Chard has one growing season in Coastal Georgia, Late Summer through Spring. Specific Recommended Growing Dates are listed below.

Ruby Red Swiss Chard bares green leaves and deep-red stems. The color contrast is stunning. Plants are tolerant to a light frost and more heat tolerant than other leafy greens. Chard may be eaten raw when leaves are young and tender. As the plant matures and leaves thicken, cook chard leaves like any other leafy green. Swiss Chard makes a great addition to salads mixes, soups, stews, and can be incorporated into any culinary creation.

To increase Seed Germination Rate, allow seeds to soak in room temperature water for 5 minutes before planting.

Expect Swiss Chard plants to grow into a bunch, reaching a height of approximately 1 foot. Harvest no more than 1/3 of the plant at one time to prevent causing stress to the plant. Swiss Chard can handle a light Frost, but not a hard freeze. For best results, start new plants periodically through the growing seasons.

Sun Exposure: Full Sun

Frost Tolerant?: Yes (Handles a light Frost, but not a hard Freeze)

Heirloom?: Yes

Days Until Harvest/Maturity: 45-60

Planting Depth: ½” to 1”

Distance Between Rows: 1.5 Feet

Distance Between Plants: 6-12 inches

Recommended Planting Dates:

Do not feel restricted to planting exclusively within the following date ranges. These dates are only a recommendation for best results based upon our experience, research, & best practices.

North Georgia: March 10 through June 15 AND July 15 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 10 through April 10
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): July 15 through September 15

Central Georgia: March 1 through June 15 AND August 1 through November 30

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): March 1 through April 15
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 1 through September 30

South Georgia: February 15 through June 15 AND August 15 through December 15

• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 15 through April 5
• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): August 15 through Ocotber 15

Coastal Georgia: September 1 THROUGH June 1

• Suggested Fall Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): September 1 through November 1
• Suggested Spring Planting Window (Starting Seeds & Transplants): February 1 through April 1

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