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Item Ref #: 800 | Swiss chard- Poiree Blonde a Carde Blanche
Placed Outdoors

Description:

This Swiss chard variety produces large corrugated leaves up to 10 cm wide. It has good heat tolerance. 

Culinary Tip:

The leaves of Swiss chard are delicious in soup.

Culture Tip:

1. Sowing: Sow Jan- Feb in rows 40 cm apart. Swiss chard likes a sunny location.
2. Thinning: When you have 3-4 chard leaves, pull the smaller plants and keep the stronger chard at a 40 cm appart. 
3. Harvest: Harvest from August to November. To ensure fast and extend harvest, water your plants regularly during the growing season. 

Companion Plant:

Swiss chard like the proximity of the shallot.