Organic Chard Fireworks
As low as €3,90 per package
- Also known as Swiss Chard ‘Five Colours’
- Easy to grow variety with lots of leaves
- 2 grams per pack
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Chard 'Fireworks' was previously called Chard Five Colors and its easy to see why with its colorful mix of red, purple, orange, yellow and white all on one plant.
While the leaves are emerald green, the multi-colored stems retain their joyful colors even after cooking. It is easy to grow on all types of soil.
Buy your Swiss Chard seeds with Fontana Seeds for delivery anywhere in Europe.
Growing Chard from Seeds
Sowing:
Swiss chard does best in cool temperatures (high temperatures slow down leaf production) but it will tolerate moderate heat. Sow seed about a month before the expected last day of frost and continue through midsummer. Or start plants indoors to transplant out later.
Growing:
Chard prefers full sun, although it will tolerate partial shade. Plant the seeds an 2-3cm deep and up to 15cm apart. Thin to about 30cm when the plants are easy to handle. If chard plants are crowded they will just produce smaller leaves. Keep soil evenly moist.
Harvesting:
Leaves can be harvested about 4 weeks after planting. Remove a few of the outer leaves at a time for a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. Or you can wait until the plant is more mature to cut all the leaves off as a bunch and let them grow back.
Read more frequently asked questions about growing Chard seeds
Fast Facts
- Article number:
- DB-CFI18-1
- Botanical Name:
- Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
- Common Name:
- Chard Fireworks or Swiss Chard Five Colors
- Days to germinate:
- 7-14 days
- Days to maturity:
- Approx 65 days
- Hardiness and Longevity:
- Biennial
- Height:
- Up to 40cm
- Sunlight:
- Full Sun to partial shade