Swiss Chard Growing Guide

Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Crop Rotation Group

Chenopodiaceae (Beet family) ●

Soil

Rich soil best but will grow in most places.

Position

Sun or partial shade.

Frost tolerant

Yes.

Feeding

Not usually required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 35cm (1' 1") each way (minimum)
Rows: 30cm (11") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into the ground from mid spring onwards.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

Keep well watered in dry weather

Harvesting

Cut a few leaves from the outside of the plant regularly from late spring onwards.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Swiss Chard

Aphids (General)

Leaf Miner

Slug

Snail