***RHUBARB CHARD*** Could be harvested all the season - until the frosts. Could be used cooked, baked or canned. Good for soups or salads. Growing swiss chard really is very easy - and very rewarding too!!! Description: Chard is absolutely not fussy about the ground, but given the option, prefers plenty of organic matter, such as manure or good quality compost to retain the moisture. Since it can stay in the ground and keep producing for up to 12 months, a nitrogen or organic liquid feed can be applied during the growing season or if the plants do not appear to be growing well. Seeds can be sown either in spring (for a continuous crop until the following late spring) and in late summer, for a winter crop which will last until the following summer. Sow seeds straight in situ in rows approximately 18 inches (45 cm) apart. Chard seeds germinates quickly, usually within 10 days. Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, take out the weaker plants and leave about 15 inches between plants. Growing chard plants too close together increases the risk of downy mildew and fungal infection. Swiss chard likes a LOT of water, so soil which maintains its moisture is good. If they don't have enough water, you will see the leaves begin to wilt. Start harvesting your crop 8 - 12 weeks after sowing. Cutting a few stems from the outside of each plant on a regular basis will ensure you continue to have a good crop of fresh greens throughout the year. Chard is best fresh from the vegetable plot, but can also be frozen for later use. We absolutely guarantee that once you have tried growing swiss chard, it will be on your MUST PLANT list every year from then on! Enjoy! The seeds is factory packed in paper envelopes. Germinating power is tested, best before 12.2015.
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