Organic Chard Rainbow Heirloom - Cornucopia Seeds

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Heirloom mix with crunchy stalks in a rainbow of colors with crinkly green leaves. Harvest begins in 60 days and lasts for months. Tender, fine tasting greens to steam, saute or stirfry. Great addition for both the vegetable and flower garden!

Gardener's Notes: Sow seeds in spring directly into well-worked, fertile soil, spacing 2 in. apart and 1/2 inch deep in rows 18 in. apart. When 2-3 in. tall, thin seedlings to 12 in. apart, so plants have room to grow. Transplant thinned seedlings or enjoy for tasty for tasty meals. When plants have 6-8 stalks, harvest by snipping outer stalks at plant base. New leaves grow back for continuous supply.