Rainbow Swiss Chard Mix

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: 20+ seeds

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris. Rainbow Swiss Chard is a colorful, productive leafy vegetable with vibrant stems in shades of red, pink, yellow, orange, and white. This beautiful Swiss chard mix produces tender green leaves and colorful stalks that can be harvested throughout the growing season. Excellent for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers, Swiss chard is a versatile cool-season green that also tolerates warmer weather better than many leafy vegetables.

The young leaves are delicious harvested as baby greens, while mature leaves and stems are excellent sautéed, steamed, added to soups, or used in other cooked dishes. Regular harvesting encourages the plants to continue producing fresh leaves over a long season.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Rainbow Swiss Chard from Seed

Planting Depth: ½ inch
Seed Spacing: 6–8 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Harvest: 50–60 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Planting Tips:
Sow Rainbow Swiss Chard seeds directly outdoors in early spring when the soil can be worked. For a fall crop, sow again in late summer. Plant seeds about ½ inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil and keep the soil consistently moist during germination.

Swiss chard performs well in cool weather but also tolerates summer heat better than many other leafy greens. Harvest individual outer leaves as needed while allowing the center of the plant to continue growing. Frequent harvesting can provide fresh Swiss chard for an extended period.

🌱 Container Friendly: Rainbow Swiss Chard grows well in containers, raised beds, and small-space gardens. Use a medium container at least 8–10 inches deep with good drainage.