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Mountain Valley Seed Company Swiss Chard Seeds
Best reliable seeds for home gardeners seeking abundant harvests.
This heirloom Swiss Chard variety delivers impressive size with thick white stalks and large, crumpled leaves. It's an easy-to-grow option for a continuous harvest of a spinach-like green, thriving in zones 6 and up with full sun and ample water. Perfect for both home gardens and containers, it offers a substantial yield of high-quality edible greens.
$2.99
at
True Leaf Market
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Who it's for
- Home gardeners seeking a prolific and reliable vegetable crop.
- Health-conscious cooks and families looking for nutritious meal options.
- Beginning gardeners and those in varied growing environments.
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners and those with limited growing areas.
- Gardeners in areas with high pest pressure or preferring low-maintenance crops.
- Individuals sensitive to strong vegetable flavors or young children.
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
Robust growth habit ensures a heavy, continuous harvest throughout the season.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this an accessible choice for novice gardeners.
Container Suitability
Upright growth habit adapts well to pots and smaller garden spaces.
Culinary Versatility
Spinach-like flavor profile works beautifully in both raw and cooked dishes.
Pest Resilience
Vigilance required as leaves are naturally attractive to slugs and aphids.
Genetic Integrity
Heirloom, non-GMO status ensures reliable, consistent traits for seed saving.
Key Specs
Latin Name
beta vulgaris subsp. circla
Color
Dark green leaves with white stems.
Flavor
Similar to spinach and beet
Days to Maturity
60 days
Hardiness Zone
6+
Planting Depth
¼"
Plant Spacing
18 inches
Row Spacing
18-24 inches
Growth Habit
Upright
Soil Preference
Rich soil with a pH level of 6 to 6.4
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