Swiss Chard Mix (Beta vulgaris)

Bring vibrant color and nutrition to your garden with Swiss Chard Mix (Beta vulgaris), a collection of colorful chard that light up garden beds and kitchen plates alike. This mix produces stems in rich shades of red, orange, pink, and white, with glossy green leaves that stay tender and flavorful throughout the season. It is as ornamental as it is edible, thriving in both vegetable gardens and decorative planters.

Swiss chard is one of the easiest greens to grow. It tolerates cool weather, partial shade, and even light frosts, making it an ideal choice for northern growers. Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or start them indoors for an earlier harvest. Germination usually takes about one to two weeks. Once established, plants are resilient and productive, yielding continuously from early summer until fall.

Chard’s cut-and-come-again habit makes it one of the most rewarding greens for home gardeners. Harvest outer leaves regularly while allowing the center to keep producing new growth. The leaves are tender when young and delicious when mature, with a mild, earthy flavor that works well in salads, sautés, soups, and stir-fries. Both the colorful stems and the leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium and iron.

Choose a sunny to partly shaded location with well-drained soil enriched with compost. Keep the soil evenly moist for the best texture and flavor. Swiss Chard Mix grows beautifully in raised beds or large containers, where its jewel-toned stems make an eye-catching display.

For gardeners who value beauty, nutrition, and steady harvests, Swiss Chard Mix is a must-grow staple that delivers color, taste, and dependability all season long.