How to grow Chard 'Crimson'
Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Crimson is thought of as very hardy, so this plant will tend to survive through freezing conditions. Ensure your soil is loamy and clay and has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Chard is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.
Growing Crimson from seed
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.39 inches (1.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.
Transplanting Crimson
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Crimson is a very hardy plant.
Harvesting Crimson