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Swiss Chard
SKU
137RV
£5.49
178 In stock
Grow for leaf and stem production. Celery flavoured stalks and spinach-like leaves for Summer and Autumn harvest.
Categories: Chard - Swiss, Chard - Swiss
Each plug has 5-10 plants in.
Description
Grow for leaf and stem production. Celery flavoured stalks and spinach-like leaves for Spring to Autumn harvest easy to produce, requiring little maintenance. Baby leaves can be used in salads and mature stems can be steamed or added to a stir fry for a sweet crunch.
Harvest
March to October
Growing Instructions
Plant the plug as a hole and do not separate the seedling as this can cuase damage to the roots. Plant in rows 30cm apart in any normal garden soil. Keep well watered until established and during dry periods. Start to harvest the outer leaves, leaving central foliage to develop.
Tip
The stems are at their best lightly boiled and served crisp whilst the mineral and vitamin rich leaves can be cooked gently as an alternative to spinach.
Description
Grow for leaf and stem production. Celery flavoured stalks and spinach-like leaves for Spring to Autumn harvest easy to produce, requiring little maintenance. Baby leaves can be used in salads and mature stems can be steamed or added to a stir fry for a sweet crunch.
Harvest
March to October
Growing Instructions
Plant the plug as a hole and do not separate the seedling as this can cuase damage to the roots. Plant in rows 30cm apart in any normal garden soil. Keep well watered until established and during dry periods. Start to harvest the outer leaves, leaving central foliage to develop.
Tip
The stems are at their best lightly boiled and served crisp whilst the mineral and vitamin rich leaves can be cooked gently as an alternative to spinach.
| Product Name | Swiss Chard |
|---|---|
| Species | Chard - Swiss |
| Variety | Swiss Chard |
| Also Known As | Silver Chard/Silver Beet/Leaf Beet |
| Planting Time | March - July |
| Harvest Time | July - March |
| Maturity from Planting | 60-90 Days |
| Bolting Resistance | Slow |
| Hardyness | Hardy |
| pH Level | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Size | 6 x medium plug plants |
| Pack Size | Medium |