Swiss Chard

Colourful, cut-and-come-again leaves with striking stems. One of the most reliable crops for a long harvest.

Sprouting this month

First sprouts in 10–14 days

Sow

Mar – Jul

Plant Out

Apr – May

Harvest

Jun – Nov

Type

Both

Difficulty

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Sow

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This month: Apr

Start seeds indoors this week

•Fill tray with compost
•Sow seeds evenly
•Cover lightly with soil
•Water gently
•Place in warm light spot

Sowing Guide

What you'd find on the seed packet

Sow Depth

2.5cm

Spacing

30cm

Germination

10–14days

Thinning

Thin to 30cm apart when seedlings reach 5cm tall

Grower's Note

Each 'seed' is a cluster — thin promptly. Can be grown in containers with a minimum 30cm depth.

Growing Stages

Approximate weeks from sowing to harvest

Sprouting

1wks

Seeds germinate and first leaves emerge. Keep warm and moist.

Establishing

3wks

Root system develops and plant builds structure. Pot on if needed.

Maturing

6wks

Plant reaches full size and begins producing. Harvest at peak.

Total~10 weeksfrom seed to harvest

Companion Plants

OnionGarlicNasturtiumLettuceCarrot

Climate Control

Today

—C

Humidity

—%

Water

Every 2–3 days

Sunlight

3–6 hours sun

Watch Out For

! Slugs target young plants heavily
! Bolts quickly in prolonged heat or drought
! Powdery mildew in dry conditions — water at the base

What You'll Need

Equipment for growing swiss chard

Modular Seed Tray

96-cell for precision sowing

Fine Rose Watering Can

Gentle shower for seedlings

Bamboo Canes

Pack of 20 × 120cm

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Swiss Chard

Growing Calendar

Sowing Guide

Growing Stages

Companion Plants

Climate Control

Watch Out For

What You'll Need

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