Organic Green Cutting Chard - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds - Beta vulgaris

Beta vulgaris verte à couper
Swiss Chard

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This Swiss chard is mainly grown for its young tender and green leaves that are consumed like spinach. It is harvested over a long period, as the shoots grow. Sow the seeds from March to July and harvest from July to November.

Ease of cultivation

Beginner

Height at maturity

40 cm

Spread at maturity

40 cm

Soil moisture

Moist soil

Sowing method

Direct sowing

Sowing period March to July

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Harvest time July to November

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Description

Beta vulgaris Green, or Swiss chard, is mainly grown for its young, tender and green leaves that are consumed like spinach, raw or cooked. It is harvested over a long period, as the shoots grow. Sow the seeds from March to July and harvest from July to November.

Chard was the main ingredient in a popular soup consumed in the Middle Ages. It is also known as silverbeet and rainbow chard.

Chard leaves are delicious in pies and soups, or cooked like spinach. The stalks can be steamed or prepared gratin-style with béchamel sauce. It is low in calories and rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals. However, chard should be consumed in moderation by people suffering from arthritis and rheumatism, as it contains oxalates.

Harvest: the leaves and stalks are harvested as needed by selecting the largest ones.

Storage: it can be stored for a few days in the fridge after harvesting.

Gardener's tip: regular weeding and hoeing are recommended, and mulching is advised in case of drought.

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Swiss chard, chard: planting, cultivation, harvest

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Modified the 18 November 2025 by Virginie T. 10 min.

Swiss chard, chard: planting, cultivation, harvest

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Harvest

Harvest time July to November

Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable

Vegetable colour green

Size of vegetable Medium

Interest Flavour, Nutritional value, Productive

Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm

Spread at maturity 40 cm

Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen

Foliage colour green

Botanical data

Genus

Beta

Species

vulgaris

Cultivar

verte à couper

Family

Chenopodiaceae

Other common names

Swiss Chard

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Biennial

Product reference • 33061

Planting and care

Sowing

Sow the seeds from April to July.

Enrich the soil (without fresh manure) and rake it to a fine consistency. Sow the seeds directly in place, as transplanting sometimes causes premature seeding.

Plant 3 seeds in each hole, spaced 40cm (16in) apart. Cover with a thin layer of fine soil. Water regularly until germination. When the seedlings develop 3 to 4 leaves, choose the strongest plants.

Alternatively, sow in a shallow furrow, with rows spaced 40cm (16in) apart. Cover with a thin layer of fine soil. Water regularly until germination. At the 3 to 4 leaf stage, thin out to leave only one plant every 40cm (16in).

Maintenance

Regularly hoe and weed.

Watering should be abundant and frequent. Mulch is beneficial.

Chard can withstand winter in the ground in certain climates (above -6°C (21.2°F)) by generously mulching them. They can also be stored in a bed.

Seedlings

Sowing period March to July

Sowing method Direct sowing

Care

Soil moisture Wet

Disease resistance Good

Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location