• Swiss Chard Stems in Red Pink Yellow Orange White and Green
  • Mixed Swiss Chard Vegetable Seeds for home gardens
  • Swiss Chard Stems in Red Pink Yellow Orange White and Green
  • Swiss Chard Stems in Red Pink Yellow Orange White and Green
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Mixed Swiss Chard Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Garden Collection

Mixed Swiss Chard Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Garden Collection

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Key Features

  • Produces a colorful mix of Swiss chard with varied leaf and stem colors.
  • Heirloom garden collection for home vegetable gardens and edible landscapes.
  • Includes plants with vibrant red, pink, yellow, orange, white, and green tones.
  • Suitable for raised beds, containers, borders, and garden plots.
  • Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds colorful foliage and stems to the vegetable garden.
  • Provides a varied harvest of fresh leafy greens.
  • Ideal for gardeners who enjoy growing multiple chard colors in one planting.
  • Suitable for both compact containers and larger garden beds.
  • Allows repeated harvesting throughout the growing season.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Mixed Swiss Chard
  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris var. cicla
  • Plant Type: Biennial, commonly grown as an annual
  • Foliage: Broad, leafy greens
  • Stem Colors: Mixed green, red, pink, yellow, orange, and white tones
  • Growth Habit: Upright leafy rosette
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Fertile, loose, well-drained soil
  • Water: Regular and consistent
  • Germination Time: Approximately 5–14 days under favorable conditions
  • Sowing Depth: Approximately ½ inch
  • Spacing: Approximately 6–12 inches between plants
  • Growing Zones: Generally suited to USDA Zones 2–11
  • Maturity: Approximately 50–60 days for mature leaves; baby leaves can be harvested earlier
  • Uses: Salads, sautés, soups, side dishes, containers, raised beds, borders, and edible gardens

Growing Tips

  • Sow seeds directly outdoors once the soil is workable and temperatures are suitable.
  • Cover seeds lightly with soil and keep the seedbed evenly moist.
  • Thin seedlings after emergence to provide adequate room for foliage development.
  • Make additional sowings during suitable weather for extended harvests.
  • Provide afternoon shade in very hot climates.
  • Harvest outer leaves regularly while leaving the central growing point intact.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep them sealed in their original packet or an airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Swiss chard belongs to the Amaranthaceae family and is closely related to beet.
  • Mixed chard collections can produce a variety of colorful stems and leaf appearances.
  • Swiss chard can be harvested at both baby-leaf and mature stages.
  • Removing mature outer leaves allows the plant to continue producing new foliage.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow in early spring once soil is workable. For fall harvests, sow again in late summer when temperatures begin to moderate.

Sowing: Prepare loose, fertile soil and sow seeds approximately ½ inch deep. Cover gently with fine soil.

Depth: Plant approximately ½ inch deep.

Spacing: Thin seedlings to approximately 6–12 inches apart depending on desired plant size.

Sunlight: Provide full sun to partial shade. Afternoon shade can help protect plants during hot weather.

Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. Water regularly during dry periods without creating soggy conditions.

Germination: Seeds commonly germinate within approximately 5–14 days under favorable conditions.

Thinning: Thin crowded seedlings after emergence, leaving healthy plants with sufficient room to grow.

Fertilizing: Add compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer if needed. Follow fertilizer directions and avoid excessive applications.

Care: Keep weeds controlled and monitor plants regularly. Mulching can help conserve moisture and maintain consistent soil conditions.

Flowering/Maturity: Swiss chard develops abundant leaves and colorful stems during the growing season. If plants overwinter, they may produce flowering stalks and seeds during the following season.

Harvesting: Harvest outer leaves once they reach the desired size. Cut leaves near the base while leaving the center growing point intact for continued production.