Pink Passion

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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 18-24”Row Spacing 36-48”Days To Maturity 50-55Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Pink Passion Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 1,772 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 7,088 seeds##Joelene's 'remnant seed bank' is the source for this striking chard with the brightest pink, wide petioles you can imagine, and unusually smooth dark green leaves. Tags: Color: Pink Purple, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds." Show more