Chard, often called Swiss chard, is a cool-season biennial grown as an annual. Sow chard in the garden 2 to 4 weeks after all frost has passed in spring. To get an early start, sow chard indoors as early as 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date in spring for transplanting out when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall. Once established chard will tolerate heat and frost. Plant chard also in summer for a fall harvest.
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Description. Chard is a member of the beet family grown for its rosette of large, crinkly green leaves on thick red or white stalks. Plants can grow to 16 inches tall and leaves and stalks can be harvested several times over the course of a season on a cut-and-come-again schedule.
Yield. Plant 2 to 3 chard plants per household member.
Site. Grow chard in full sun; chard will tolerate partial shade. Chard grows best in well-worked, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, although chard does not favor soil that is too acidic. Chard grows best in a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
Chard, often called Swiss chard, is a cool-season biennial grown as an annual. Sow chard in the garden 2 to 4 weeks after all frost has passed in spring. To get an early start, sow chard indoors as early as 3 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date in spring for transplanting out when plants are 3 to 4 inches tall. Once established chard will tolerate heat and frost. Plant chard also in summer for a fall harvest.
How to prepare and cook chard: click here.
Try sauteed chard: click here.
Description. Chard is a member of the beet family grown for its rosette of large, crinkly green leaves on thick red or white stalks. Plants can grow to 16 inches tall and leaves and stalks can be harvested several times over the course of a season on a cut-and-come-again schedule.
Yield. Plant 2 to 3 chard plants per household member.
Site. Grow chard in full sun; chard will tolerate partial shade. Chard grows best in well-worked, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, although chard does not favor soil that is too acidic. Chard grows best in a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8.