Vegetables
Beginner
Biennial (grown as annual)
Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
About Plant: Swiss Chard
The most beautiful vegetable in the garden with rainbow-colored stems of red, orange, yellow, and white. Swiss chard is as nutritious as it is stunning, and it keeps producing all season long with regular harvesting.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun to Partial Shade
WaterRegular
SoilRich, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing12 inches
Height18–24 inches
Time to Harvest55-65
Planting Depth1/2 inch deep
Germination Time7–14 days
Expert Growing Tips
Harvest outer leaves first to keep plant producing. Tolerates light frost and some heat. One of the most forgiving greens to grow.