The Old Farmer's Almanac Swiss Chard Seeds (Rainbow Mixture)

Select a location with some sunshine; and sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked. (In areas with mild winters chard can be planted at any time of the year.) Prior to seeding, soil should be cultivated and enriched with vegetable food. Chard is sensitive to acidic soils and prefers a pH of 6.0-6.4. After seeding, lightly firm soil over seeds. Water regularly and feed every 4-6 weeks. When chard is 6-10" tall, harvest outer leaves by cutting with a sharp knife to encourage additional growth.

For best results harvest  only a few older, outside leaves, at a time from each plant allowing younger leaves, int he center, to continue growing for additional harvests all season long.

Swiss chard is rich in vitamins with Calcium, Iron and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C.

Wit & Wisdom: Swiss chard originated in -- you guessed it -- Mediterranean Europe! Oddly enough, chard is not native to Switzerland at all. According to legend, a Swiss botanist was responsible for determining chard's scientific name and the "Swiss" just stuck! Read The Old Farmer's Almanac Swiss Chard Growing Guide!