Swiss chard

Start
Sow seed outdoors
Light
Full sun
Space
4–7 inches

Chard is a durable leafy crop that tolerates a broad planting season. Sow seed directly and thin seedlings for full-size plants.

It can continue producing after repeated leaf harvests; take outer leaves and leave the center growing point intact.

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