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BEETROOT (Beta vulgaris) Swiss Chard ORGANIC SEED

Organic Swiss Chard Seeds

Swiss chard has large pure white rib with attractive dark green leaves. This vegetable has excellent nutritional values.

A very valuable vegetable. It produces delicious vitamin and mineral rich greens, as well as succulent mid-ribs. This variety is easy to grow, and very hardy, enabling the gardener to have an all year supply. Leaves should be harvested singly or cut and inch above the ground and left to come again. Leaf beet has very few pests or diseases. This variety is also very attractive and will make a striking edge to a border.

Product Part No: OV61

Pack size: 175 Seeds

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Price: £2.15

When to Sow

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Additional Details

Where to Sow Organic Swiss Chard Seeds

Sow direct in growing site 1cm deep in rows 35-40cm apart.

What to do Next

Do not transplant seedlings. As the seedlings appear, gradually thin until plants are 20cm apart.

Handy Tip

The white mid ribs can be cooked like Asparagus, and is ideal for stir fry cooking. Do not over-cook either part of the plant.

Nutritional Values

Rich in Beta carotene, calcium, iron and folic acid.