Chard 'Bright Lights' - Beta vulgaris var. Vulgaris

Chard 'Bright Lights' is an attractive addition to the vegetable garden. Its stems feature a beautiful array of yellow, red, and white, while the leaves are green with colorful veins. The leaves can be prepared similarly to spinach, and the colorful stems are ideal for steaming or asparagus-like dishes.

Our high-quality organic vegetable seeds are grown according to the strictest organic standards for a sustainable and healthy harvest.

Details:

Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to April
Planting outdoors: May to August
Sowing outdoors: April to August
Germination time: 7-14 days at 18 - 20°C
Sowing depth: 3 cm, dark germinator

Height: approx. 50 cm
Planting distance: stem chard 40 x 30 cm, cut chard 25 x 25
Harvest time: April to October

Soil: Deep, humus-rich soils, moist
Fertilization: Organic fertilizer or compost
Location: Sun
Water consumption: High

Growing tips:

Swiss chard requires a relatively large amount of water, and it needs to be applied evenly. This is the only way to keep its leaf stems tender. Make sure you choose deep, humus-rich soil. It has similar requirements to beets, but the soil doesn't need to be loosened as deeply. To ensure a consistent harvest, you can replant Swiss chard at regular intervals. Make sure you leave enough space between the plants to allow for healthy growth.

Mixed culture:

Good neighbors: carrots, lettuce, onions, kohlrabi and tomatoes
Bad neighbors: spinach, fennel, celery

Use:

Enjoy the freshly harvested leaves in salads, soups or as a side dish to other dishes.

Bag contents:

approx. 140 grains
Store in a cool, dry place.