Chard Seeds - Perpetual Spinach
50-60 days. Beta vulgaris. Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This is suitable for containers, garden plots, raised beds, and fields. Not spinach, but a swiss chard strain with spinach-like flavor and glossy green leaves; heat-tolerant and slow to bolt for long harvests in warm seasons. ~1,500 seeds/oz.
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Growing Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard in the Vegetable Garden
Direct sow in spring or late summer for fall harvests. Sow 0.5 inch deep and keep evenly moist. Thin or transplant to 8-12 inches in rows 18-24 inches. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce leaf splash.
Unlike true spinach, this chard strain tolerates heat and rarely bolts in summer. Pick outer leaves often to encourage steady regrowth. Partial afternoon shade in very hot climates improves tenderness.
Harvesting of Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard
Harvest baby leaves at 3-5 inches, or pick outer leaves at 8-12 inches for bunching. Cut-and-come-again all season; flavor stays mild in warm weather and sweetens in cool spells.
About Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard Garden Seeds
A selection of leaf beet grown for spinach-like leaves. Biennial by nature, but typically grown as an annual. Reliable, extended harvests make it a top choice where true spinach struggles in heat.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"Swiss chard is my favorite of the braising greens. The young leaves are suitable for eating raw, but my favorite is to steam the more mature leaves just until wilted, then serve with an acid like lemon juice or vinegar. "
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard Seeds Per Package:
- 2 g Packet - Approximately 100 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 1,500 Seeds
- 1/4 lb - Bulk - Approximately 6,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 24,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Beta vulgaris |
| Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard Color: | Glossy green leaves; pale midribs |
| Perpetual Spinach Swiss Chard Flavor: | Mild, spinach-like, tender |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 50-60 |
| Days to Germination: | 7-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.5 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 8-12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18-24 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0-7.0. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 50-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 3-4 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 55-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for leaf miners, aphids, and slugs; use row cover early, harvest regularly, and keep even moisture to maintain tender growth. |
| Garden Size: | Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Cold |