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Five Colour Silverbeet Swiss Chard
$3.50/100 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (55–60 days) (Hardy biennial) A variety from the 1850’s that was nearly lost. This swiss chard variety is gown for its flavour as well as it’s Spectacular range of colours that lasts throughout the entire season. The stalks are a rainbow of yellow, orange, red, pink & cream & are beautiful in the garden. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Direct sow seeds ½"– ¾" deep from mid–April until July for a continuous harvest. This to 12–15" apart. Frequent watering. Sun to Partial shade.
Golden Chard
$3.50/100 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (55–60 days) (Hardy biennial) Luminescent, bright golden leaf petioles are as striking in the garden as they are on your plate. One of the most heat–tolerant greens, chard is a summer staple for salads and braising, but also withstands light frosts. Leaves range from light to dark green. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Direct sow seeds ½"– ¾" deep from mid–April until July for a continuous harvest. This to 12–15" apart. Frequent watering. Sun to Partial shade.
Orange Fantasia Chard
$3.50/100 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (55–60 days) (Hardy biennial) Bright orange stalks and contrasting dark green shiny leaves on a gorgeous plant. Robust and upright growth, it is suitable for baby greens or full sized. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Direct sow seeds ½"– ¾" deep from mid–April until July for a continuous harvest. This to 12–15" apart. Frequent watering. Sun to Partial shade.
Rhubarb Red Swiss Chard
$3.50/100 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (55–60 days) (Hardy biennial) Abundant, deep–green leaves accented with brilliant–red veins on 18–24" tall plants. This improved selection has wider, more consistently red petioles, with leaves that retain their green color even after mild frosts. Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Direct sow seeds ½"– ¾" deep from mid–April until July for a continuous harvest. This to 12–15" apart. Frequent watering. Sun to Partial shade.
Silverado Swiss Chard
$3.50/100 seeds
Beta vulgaris – (55–60 days) (Hardy biennial) A compact plant with attractive, heavily savoyed, dark green, shiny leaves on pure–white stems. Slow to bolt allowing for a long harvest window. White Certified Organic.
Planting instructions: Direct sow seeds ½"– ¾" deep from mid–April until July for a continuous harvest. This to 12–15" apart. Frequent watering. Sun to Partial shade.