Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Swiss Chard Informer

I heart swiss chard, it's mild, hardy and rainbow colored. I have heard it is essentially a "beetless" beet. Which is pretty cool, dude.

Overview:
Swiss chard is a genial sort, it can get through cold times, and doesn't get chrochety during hot times. Can be harvested at any size.

Problems: Pests and regular issues that are usually due to poor growing conditions.

Planting: Direct sow two weeks after last frost, or can be started indoors.

Harvest: Whenever you like, good sir.

This year I am growing Five Color Silverbeet. Harvestable in 50-60 days. Min. soil temperature should be at least forty degrees before planting.

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