Seeding
Chard has large stalks and leaves, requiring ample space to grow. When planting chard, make one hole in the soil in the center of your grow bag, ½” deep, and place 3-4 seeds in the hole to ensure germination. Once sprouted, thin seedlings to only 1 per grow bag.
Growing Conditions
3-4 Seeds
1/2” deep
45°F – 85°F
Cool/Warm
4-6 Hours
Full Sun to Partial Shade
60 Days
to Harvest
Harvest
Harvest full-size leaves at any stage. Cut or break the leaves at the base of the stem. Harvest up to ⅓ of the plant continuously to encourage plant growth.
Garden Tips
Modern-day plants have undergone extensive domestication and changes to become what we know today. Swiss chard, for example, originates from wild sea beets. While its wild ancestor produces smaller leaves and was primarily grown for its root, cultivated Swiss chard has been selectively bred for its larger leaves, which are now the primary edible portion of the plant as opposed to its cousin the beet which we grow mainly for its roots.
