1998 AAS Edible - Vegetable Winner
Swiss Chard Bright Lights
Improved for colors, stems can be yellow, gold, orange, pink, violet or striped in addition to red or white. Easy to grow from seed or bedding plants. Harvest in 4-5 weeks. For use as a garnish, in salads and in many tasty recipes, Bright Lights has great taste. It’s a standout in any garden, even with the flowers.
Plant Description
Genus:
Beta
Species:
vulgaris cicla group
Common Name:
Swiss Chard
Plant Height:
20 inches
Plant Spread:
18 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest):
Stems include yellow, gold, orange, red, pink, violet, white, green, and striped.
Fruit Flavor Description:
Tender and mild flavor
Foliage Color:
Green
Breeder:
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Close Market Comparison:
: Rhubarb Chard, Fordhook Giant
Planting & Care
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed):
28-35 for young salad, 49-60 for mature size
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
How to Grow:
Clip mature leaves individually, new leaves will grow for multiple harvests. For young salad greens, clip young plants just above the soil. Multiple harvests are possible because the plants will grow new stems and leaves.
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