Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard Seeds Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade Zone 6 - 11 Days to Maturity: 60 Days to Germination: 7 - 14 Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with a pH level of 6 to 6.4 Water: Evenly & consistently & often during dry spells in the summer Good for Spring or Fall Harvests, Warmer Season Crop Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard has intensely deep rose pink stems & veins with delicious tender, slightly bitter greens that are similar to spinach. Their leaves are smoother than some other varieties, & grow to be up to two feet in length. This plant can produce a continual harvest throughout the summer season. Harvest at 30 days for baby greens. Heirloom, Non-GMO Quantity: 150+ Seeds Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris cicla Planting Depth: 1/4 Deep Plant Spacing: 6 Row Spacing: 18 - 24 To speed up germination, soak seeds in warm water for 15 minutes before planting Indoor Sow: Sow 3-4 weeks before last frost date, 1/4 Deep & 6 apart transplant just after the last frost date has passed. Sow Direct: 1-2 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds just when the soil can be worked & is not frozen over: plant 1/4 deep & 6 apart with 12-18 between rows. You can snip with scissors & eat the young seedlings as a snack. Harvest: At 60 days If harvested carefully, the plants can produce more leaves that can be harvested again or you can pull out the entire plant Chard is part of the beet family & the greens look very similar to beet greens, but with a much more pleasant flavor. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Phytosanitary Certificate Required for Orders Going to Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore & Taiwan. Please Add Phytosanitary Certificate to your cart when purchasing your order. It is your responsibility to understand any applicable import requirements & restrictions for your country. For more information please contact the destination country’s Department of Agriculture or equivalent ministry. Not responsible for items that do not make it through customs. Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard Seeds, 150+ Seeds // Heirloom, Non Gmo, Beta Vulgaris Cicla
