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Beta vulgaris var. cicla## HOW TO GROW CHARD Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 9 weeks before first frost, wi thout additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct sow in spring when soil temperature is at least 50˚F. prefers cool weather, will tolerate some heat. Thinnings can be eaten as baby greens. Water freely during the season. Harvest leaves by snapping them off close to the ground from several plants rather than stripping one. If there are more leaves than you can use, it is best to pick them to reduce disease and encourage a new steady supply of young leaves. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 5. Biennial.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 2,800 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 5 miles.Planting Depth 1/2”Soil Temp. Germ. 50-75˚FDays to Germ. 5-14Plant Spacing 10-18”Row Spacing 18-24”Days To Maturity 60Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Flamingo Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 2,268 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 9,072 seeds##Flamingo chard has hot pink stems, topped by dark, glossy, smooth, green leaves. This very uniform chard is consistent in color and leaf height. Also known as Perpetual Spinach, Flamingo Pink. Tags: Color: Red, Heritage: Heirloom. Show more