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, without 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 50-60Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Rainbow Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 1,233 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 4,930 seeds##Beautiful rainbow colored stems; yellows, pinks, oranges, and reds. It's a mix of the Ruby Chard and Rhubarb Chard. Tags: Color: Multi Color.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.
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