Swiss Chard

Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Cicla Group)

Colorful, heat-tolerant leafy green with vivid red, yellow, and orange stems.

Quick Facts

Sun:☀️ Full Sun, ⛅ Partial Shade

Water:💧💧 Moderate

USDA Zones:Zones 3–11

Space:🪴 Container, 🌱 Small Bed, 🏡 Large Garden

Soil:Loam, Silty, Clay

Best Season(s):Spring, Summer, Fall

Experience Level:🌱 Beginner

Native Range:Mediterranean Basin

Bloom Color:Inconspicuous green flowers in its second year (grown for leaves/stems)

Bloom Cycle:Rarely blooms in year one; grown as a cut-and-come-again annual in most gardens

Days to Harvest:25–35 days to first harvest

Harvest Pattern:Continuous / cut-and-come-again

Cut outer stalks to encourage new growth. Tolerates heat better than spinach or lettuce.

💧 Hydroponic Notes

More heat-tolerant than lettuce — great for warmer grow rooms. Works well in DWC and NFT. Harvest outer stalks continuously for months.

Non-toxic in normal amounts; contains oxalates like spinach and beets.

Informational only — always check with a veterinarian if you suspect your pet has eaten something it shouldn't have.

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