Silverado Chard
Beta vulgaris
Our favorite green chard.
The stems are quite tasty and can be used like celery or cooked with the greens. We like chard as a spinach substitute especially in the summer months when spinach is tough to grow.
from $3.35
Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
---|---|---|---|
100 Seeds | $3.35 | In Stock | |
300 Seeds | $6.15 | In Stock | |
1 Ounce | $9.20 | In Stock |
Start seeds indoors to transplant 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors 2 weeks before last frost for late spring harvest. Chard requires moderately fertile soil and moist soil. Harvest the larger, outer leaves for continued production and to keep plants disease free.
Days to Germination | 5 to 14 days |
---|---|
Days to Maturity | 60 days |
Planting Depth | Âľ inch |
Spacing in Row | 18 inches |
Spacing Between Rows | 18 inches |
Height at Maturity | 18 inches |
Width at Maturity | 12-18 inches |
Sun Preference | Full to Little Sun |