(Swiss Chard)

Admired for its exceptional cold tolerance and beauty, the tasty Swiss chard, 'Discovery', has colorful bright red stems and enormous glossy green leaves. The plants are so pretty they can be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. Harvest can begin 65 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have a short shelf life,...

(Swiss Chard)

The old reliable cultivar ‘Fordhook Giant’ has been a favorite Swiss chard since it was introduced in 1934. It has large, deep green, heavily savoyed (wrinkled) leaves with thick white stems and veins. It is a vigorous grower and has a mild flavor.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkled leaves that can be eaten in salads, soups or simply steamed or sautéed. Usually grown as an annual, it is a true biennial. Unlike its cousin the beet, chard is not grown for its fleshy roots but for its...

(Swiss Chard)

Golden and delicious, the tasty Swiss chard 'Golden Sunrise’ has colorful gold stems and enormous glossy green leaves with a crumpled or quilted texture. The early-to-produce plants are so pretty they can be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. Harvest can begin 55 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have...

(Italian Silver Rib Swiss Chard, Swiss Chard)

The pleasantly mild leaves and ribs of 'Italian Silver Rib' are mellow and delicious. This large-leaved Italian heirloom Swiss chard has wide, flat, white stems and tapered, crinkly, dark green leaves. Harvest can begin about 65 days after sowing and continue all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature, glossy leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkly leaves that can be...

(Swiss Chard)

Grown for its large, tender, delectable leaf stalks, the large Swiss chard, 'Monstruoso', has white stems and enormous glossy green leaves with a crumpled or quilted texture. The cold hardy plants are vigorous producers. Harvest can begin 65 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have a short shelf life, so eat them quickly!

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(Swiss Chard)

The early-producing yellow Swiss chard, 'Orea' , has yellow stems and large, quilted, glossy green leaves. The cold hardy plants are so pretty they can even be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. Harvest may begin as early as 48 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have a short shelf life, so eat them quickly!...

(Swiss Chard)

The tasty and beautiful Swiss chard, 'Pink Lipstick', has variable deep magenta pink leaf stems and large glossy green leaves. The plants are so pretty they can be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. Harvest can begin 60 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have a short shelf life, so eat them quickly!

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(Pot of Gold Swiss Chard, Swiss Chard)

The attractive 'Pot of Gold' is a mild, delicious Swiss chard that's compact with yellow leaf stems and tapered, crinkly, dark green blades. It is an excellent plant for container culture as well as the vegetable garden. Harvest can begin about 60 days after sowing and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature, glossy leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkly...

(Swiss Chard)

This pretty Swiss chard is named for the fact that it looks like rhubarb. It’s a vigorous cultivar and its vibrant red stems hold their color even after cooking. Harvest can begin 50 to 60 days after seeding. Leaves should be gathered by cutting the oldest outer stems close to the ground. These have a short shelf life, so eat them quickly.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkled leaves that can be eaten in salads, soups or simply steamed or sautéed. Usually grown as an annual, it is a...

(Swiss Chard)

The tasty and beautiful Swiss chard, ‘Ruby Red’ has colorful candy apple red stems and enormous reddish green leaves. The plants are so pretty they can be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. When cooked, the leaves even hold their color well. Harvest can begin 60 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have a...