This variety has extremely wide stems that accent the rumpled dark green leaves. The stems can be mashed and cooked or sliced and eaten like celery. These upright plants are hardy and slow to bolt.

CHARD

WHEN TO PLANT: sow 2-4 weeks frost free date.

DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1 /2" deep

PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING): 6" apart

DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 12" apart

RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning, plants should be 6" apart throughout bed.

SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: grows well in a variety of soil.

NOTE: pick lower leaves to encourage new top growth.

TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: May be planted August 15 through April 1. Swiss chard is extremely hardy and withstands cold and heat well.