Bright Lights Swiss Chard Seeds
Bright Lights Swiss Chard Seeds
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Bright Lights Swiss Chard Seeds can be grown to add both beauties to your garden and flavor to your recipes. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in most soil types and is suitable for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Highlights:
- Germination: 50 Days
- Outdoors: Early spring, a few weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/2’ deep, 3-4” apart, thin 10-15” apart for large plants, less for smaller harvests.
- Harvest: Remove outer leaves starting at 6”. Use the leaves and center ribs cooked or raw.
- Tips: Plant every 14 days for continuous full plant harvest, use thinning or seed a heavy row for baby greens
- Quantity: 50 Pieces/ Pack
- Soil requirements: Bright Lights Swiss Chard prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. The soil should be rich in organic matter to support healthy growth.
- Sunlight needs: These seeds require full sun to partial shade. Ideally, they should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Watering requirements: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water the plants regularly, especially during dry periods, to ensure they do not dry out.
- Planting season: The best time to plant Bright Lights Swiss Chard seeds is in early spring or late summer. They can also be planted in fall in milder climates.
- Depth and spacing: Plant the seeds about 1/2 inch deep and space them 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation.
- Germination time: The seeds typically germinate within 7 to 14 days under optimal conditions.
- Maturity time: Bright Lights Swiss Chard reaches maturity in approximately 55 to 60 days after planting.
- Harvesting time: The best time to harvest is in the early morning when the leaves are crisp and full of moisture.
- Harvesting tips: Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the outer leaves about 1 inch above the ground, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing. Store harvested chard in a cool, moist place, such as the refrigerator, to maintain freshness.
