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Chard

Chard Sun
Full
some shade
pH
6.0-6.8
Ideal Range
Maturity
60 days

 

Soil

Like light, loose, well drained, moist soil high in organic matter.

Planting Time

Plant seeds around last frost, until 8 weeks before first frost.

Spacing

Plant about 6-12 inches apart.

Problems

Leaf Miner -

Harvest

Can be harvested at anytime. I pick a few stalks when ever I need it.

Pollination

Not Required

Seed Information

250 seeds/ounce.

Watering

Chard enjoys lots of watering. A good layer of mulch will help maintain evenness in soil moisture.

Fertilizing

Chard benefits from higher Nitrogen fertilizers.
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