Chard Swiss , Orange Glory 'Beet Leaf'

Beta Vulgaris, Orange Chard (60 days to maturity) is both an attractive ornamental plant and a delicious vegetable, like spinach. The medium to dark green leaves are slightly rumpled, featuring bright orange midribs, stems, and veining. When harvested in the baby stage, they are excellent for salads; when mature, they can be steamed like spinach. This variety is noted for its slow bolting and good winter hardiness. It has a mild, delicate flavour and makes a visually striking addition to ornamental gardens. Plants typically grow to a height of six to eighteen inches. This colour variation is rarely seen outside of mixed varieties., Seed Count Approx - 50 avg 

  SOWING - Swiss Chard does not transplant well & does best if the seeds are planted directly in the soil. Sow about 6 seeds per foot directly into the garden as soon as soil can be worked in early spring to summer , Cover seeds with 1/2 inch of fine soil. Use leaves from young thinned plants in salads.  Start cutting outer leaves when plants are about 8 inches tall for extended harvest, new leaves will grow out from the centre.