Chismahoo Swiss Chard, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - A member of the beet family grown for its edible leaves and stalks.  Chismahoo Swiss Chard's bold green leaves are packed with nutrition. 

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Tender leaves
• Ornamental and delicious
• Can be grown in containers
• 100 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when the soil temperature is at least 50°F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost.

Plant 4" apart

Plant 1/2" Deep

Plant Rows 20-24" apart (or can be grown closer if you like the leaves smaller and harvest for salads vs cooking - we start out at 10" spacing for late spring leaves to munch on then pull up every other one to grow them larger)

Thin 12" Apart

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