Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Swiss Chard
Variety Name: Bright Lights
Genus: Beta
Species: vulgaris cicla group
Year: 1998
Common Name: Swiss Chard
Type: Edible – vegetable
Breeder: Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Close Market Comparison: Rhubarb Chard, Fordhook Giant
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Height: 20 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Stems include yellow, gold, orange, red, pink, violet, white, green, and striped.
Fruit Flavor Description: Tender and mild flavor
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): 28-35 for young salad, 49-60 for mature size
Plant Spread: 18 inches
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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