If transplanting, be very careful not to disturb the roots. Best to direct sew on the last frost date.
Ensure a distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.Leaves are 20 – 30 cm in length, 15 – 18 cm wide, dark green with white mid-rib and stem. Harvest is 40-60 days after sowing depending on weather conditions, but can be used as a “cut-and-come-again” crop for continual harvesting.
The species name vulgaris is from the Latin vulgus (“the multitude, the masses”) + -āris, and means “common”, “usual”, or “commonly known” 1.
Swiss Chard