Swiss Chard, Rainbow

96% Germination Rate (2023 test)
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Tender immature leaves are excellent in salads, while mature leaves have a flavour milder than spinach and are excellent cooked. Mature leaves can be blanched and frozen for winter enjoyment.

Companions: Cabbage, Turnips, Tomatoes

Growing Instructions:

Germinates best at 24°C in moist soil.

Plant Spacing : 4-12" apart. Row Spacing: 18" apart.

Benefits from loose, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and nitrogen. Direct Seed: ½ inch deep once soil can be worked in the spring.