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Leaf Beet 'Rainbow Chard'
'Rainbow Chard' is a delicious, versatile and colourful leafy vegetable in the beet family. Also known as Leaf Beet ‘Five Colours’, this mix comes in rich hues of red, green, purple, orange and yellow. Each packet contains approximately 90 organic seeds. More details below.
Organic 'Rainbow Chard' Seeds
Growing schedule: Sow in modules from March for some early plants indoors; or sow from April to July for growing on outdoors. Sow from July to August for overwintering under cover.
Sowing depth: 1.5 – 2.5cm
Planting distance: 40 x 30cm
Growing conditions: Chard will grow in most conditions as long as the soil is well-draining. Chard can grow in partial shade but prefers a sunny spot; it can grow in poor soil but will thrive in rich, fertile soil. For best results, add well-rotted compost, manure or an all-purpose balanced fertiliser such as Topmix Complete Organic Plant Food 4-3-7 or Biodigester Organic Plant Food 4-3-7.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains approximately 90 organic seeds, enough for 80 plants.
Special Features | Easy Gardening, Winter Harvest, Hungry Gap |
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Life Cycle | Annual |