Swiss Chard Seeds (स्विस चार्ड के बीज)

Swiss chard is a popular leafy vegetable that is actually a beet but is grown specifically for its edible stems and leaves. Swiss chard is full of nutrients like vitamins A, and K and is high in fiber and antioxidants. Chard leaves can be eaten raw and cooked, and raw Swiss chard leaves are less bitter than cooked. Chard stalks are available in different colors and this variety has green-colored stalks. In this information, you will learn how to grow Swiss chard in containers and swiss chard growing problems with solutions.

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About this item

• Number of Swiss chard Seeds: 50 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing method: Direct
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.25-1.5 cm 
• Sowing season: Early spring to mid-summer 
• Germination Time: 7-10 days
• Seeds germination temperature: 12-23°C
• Harvesting time: 50-60 days after planting
• Germination percentage: 70%
• Color: green

What size grow bag is best for Swiss Chard?

• 18 x 6 (W*H)
• 24 x 9 (W*H)
• 24 x 12 (W*H)
• 12 x 12 (W*H)
• 4F X 2F X 1F Rectangle Grow Bag

Swiss Chard Growing Season

Swiss chard grows best in temperatures between 50°F to 85°F (10°C to 30°C). Swiss chard can be grown in both the spring (starting from late February to early April) and the fall (starting in late July to early August) depending on your local climate.

How To Grow Swiss Chard From Seeds

Swiss chard is a leafy vegetable that is usually planted directly in containers or grow bags and it does not like to be transplanted. The optimum swiss chard seeds germination temperature is 12-23°C. Select a pot or grow bag and fill them with a good potting mix and organic manure then sow the 6-12 swiss chard seeds about 1.25-1.5 cm deep in the soil at a distance of 10-12 cm from each seed. Give deep water by using a watering can and keep the pot in a sunny area. Swiss chard seed germination time is about 7-10 days.

Swiss Chard Fertilizer Requirements

• Add any organic fertilizer (vermicompost, neem cake, mustard cake, etc) at the time of planting.
• You can side-dress with a handful of compost in the mid-growing season.

Swiss Chard Plant Care Tips

Soil – To plant Swiss chard, use well-draining, loamy, and good-quality soil that contains organic matter.
Water – Swiss chard water requirements are normal; water regularly at the base of the plant during dry climates and avoid wetting the leaves.
Sunlight – Swiss chard needs full direct sunlight but it also grows in partial shade.
Temperature – The minimum temperature for growing Swiss chard is 10 °C and the maximum is 30 °C.
Common pests and diseases – Certain pests such as leaf miners, slugs, aphids, cutworms, and caterpillars attack Swiss chard plants, and mildew and leaf spot disease infect plants. To avoid these insects and diseases, use neem oil or put a net over your container or you can also keep the pot indoors.

Swiss Chard Harvest Time

• After 50-60 days from planting, you can cut the young leaves for salads.
• And after a week harvest the leaves when they are fully mature or about 6 inches long.

Swiss Chard Special Features

• Common name – Stem chard, spinach beet, leaf beet, and silver beet
• Scientific name – Beta vulgaris
• Height – 30-90 cm
• Level of growing – Easy

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