Swiss Chard — Rainbow
Swiss Chard, known more commonly as 'Silverbeet', is a green, leafy vegetable with edible stalks (like celery) and leaves (like spinach). Rainbow Swiss Chard is a mixture of red, green, pink, and yellow swiss chard varieties. This variety of swiss chard is likely to reach around 60cm in height. Because Rainbow Swiss Chard grows vertically, this vegetable is great for growing in pots and containers. The stand-out hues in Rainbow Swiss Chard are sure to brighten up your garden and would be great to get kids interested in gardening (and in vegetables too!).
UNTREATED. OPEN-POLLINATED. HEIRLOOM.
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla | 20 seeds per packet
Sow seeds direct or raise seedlings in a protected area (in a greenhouse or indoors). Sow seeds approximately 15mm deep, leaving 30cm between seeds or seedlings. Leave 50cm between rows of Rainbow Swiss Chard. Start seeds in spring, autumn, or summer*. Rainbow Swiss Chard can grow under a wide range of conditions, just ensure not to plant in extreme heat or frosts. Germination occurs within 5 to 10 days, at an ideal temperature of 10 to 30°C. Rainbow Swiss Chard reaches full maturity within 50 to 65 days.
*Sowing times may vary depending on your climate. See our planting guide for Rainbow Swiss Chard below.
Cool Climates: September to April
Temperate Climates: September to May
Arid Climates: March to October
Subtropical Climates: January to December
Tropical Climates: March to September