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Pink Lipstick Swiss Chard Seeds

Beta vulgaris cicla

5.00 (2 reviews)
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow pink Swiss chard seeds about a week after the last spring frost, planting it 1/2" deep in compost-enriched soil in full sun. For harvesting the entire plant, space the plants 4-5" apart; for continual harvesting of the outer stalks, space the plants 8-10" apart for larger growth. For a continuous summer crop, plant more Swiss chard every two weeks. Germination should occur in about a week. Swiss chard can survive light frosts, and can be planted as a fall crop.

Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weed free with a layer of mulch. Moisture is especially crucial to the seedlings in the first stages of their growth.

Harvesting: Individual leaves can be harvested for greens as soon as they reach a height of 6-8". The whole plant can be cut at the surface of the soil, but to ensure continued growth and another harvest, leave an an inch of stem. Outer stalks can also be harvested individually, leaving the heart to grow.

Seed Saving: Since Swiss chard is wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Chard plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed; in warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching, in a cool and humid location; plant them in early spring. In the spring, the plants will go to seed; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store the pink lipstick Swiss chard seed in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris cicla

Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,300

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Pink

Pink Lipstick Swiss Chard Seeds 5.0
Review By Marilyn Clark

Order Came so Fast

It's my first time ordering from this seed company. My order came within 3 days! I love the resealable, mylar foil packets. I will definitely order again!

Pink Lipstick Swiss Chard Seeds 5.0
Review By Gerald Selvaraja

very good

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~200 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,300 Seeds) $7.59 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $14.81 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $42.00 -+
5 Lb Mylar (2.27kg) $189.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

Another color to choose from! This variety of swiss chard is pink veined! Pink Lipstick produces good yields of dark green leaves that have an excellent flavor for use in salads or steamed with other greens. This variety can be harvested when it is full-sized at 60 days or earlier for baby leaf.
In spite of the name, Swiss chard originates in the Mediterranean region, where professional and home chefs alike use it for salad greens or as a flavoring in soup or rice. The first written mention of this vegetable in the United States is in The American Farmer magazine, where Baltimore farmer Gideon Smith reported his experimental planting. It remained a curiosity until after the Civil War, when gradually it gained in popularity.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow pink Swiss chard seeds about a week after the last spring frost, planting it 1/2" deep in compost-enriched soil in full sun. For harvesting the entire plant, space the plants 4-5" apart; for continual harvesting of the outer stalks, space the plants 8-10" apart for larger growth. For a continuous summer crop, plant more Swiss chard every two weeks. Germination should occur in about a week. Swiss chard can survive light frosts, and can be planted as a fall crop.

Growing: Keep the soil evenly moist and weed free with a layer of mulch. Moisture is especially crucial to the seedlings in the first stages of their growth.

Harvesting: Individual leaves can be harvested for greens as soon as they reach a height of 6-8". The whole plant can be cut at the surface of the soil, but to ensure continued growth and another harvest, leave an an inch of stem. Outer stalks can also be harvested individually, leaving the heart to grow.

Seed Saving: Since Swiss chard is wind pollinated, be sure to separate them from other varieties of chard and beet by at least two miles to preserve genetic purity. Chard plants must weather the winter in order to produce seed; in warmer climates, simply mulch the plants. In cooler climates, dig up the roots and store them in sand, without the roots touching, in a cool and humid location; plant them in early spring. In the spring, the plants will go to seed; wait until the seed heads are fully grown and dry before removing them. The seeds will readily come off the stems after they are completely dry. Store the pink lipstick Swiss chard seed in a cool, dry place for up to five years.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Beta vulgaris cicla

Type: Open Pollinated, Cool Season

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Seeds per Ounce: 1,300

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 20 Inches

Color: Pink

Reviews

5.00
Global Rating: 5.00 from 2 reviews
5.0

Review By Marilyn Clark

Order Came so Fast

It's my first time ordering from this seed company. My order came within 3 days! I love the resealable, mylar foil packets. I will definitely order again!

5.0

Review By Gerald Selvaraja

very good