Plant Swiss Chard Seeds:Direct sow seed ½ in. deep, 2-3 in. apart in rows 18-24 in. apart. Thin to 8-10 in. apart. Kept at 50-75°F., germination is in 5-14 days.
Grow Swiss Chard:When leaves are young and tender they can be cooked like spinach or added raw to salads. The midribs are delicious chopped into pieces and cooked like asparagus. Thrives in cool and warm temperatures. In mild-winter areas, leaves can be harvested year round.
