Silverado – Swiss Chard Seed

Description

The Silverado Swiss Chard is a versatile and high-yielding variety known for its tender, flavorful leaves and vibrant, colorful stems. This leafy green vegetable is not only a nutritious addition to any garden but also a delightful treat in the kitchen. With a long growing season and easy care, Silverado Swiss Chard is perfect for home gardeners looking for a reliable, high-quality green.

Key Features:

Vibrant Stems: The Silverado variety is prized for its attractive silver-white stems, which add a unique touch of color to your garden and culinary creations.

Tender, Flavorful Leaves: The large, glossy green leaves have a mild, slightly earthy flavor and a tender texture, making them perfect for a variety of dishes such as sautés, soups, and salads.

Cold-Hardy: Silverado Swiss Chard is a cold-tolerant variety, making it suitable for cooler climates and extending the harvest season well into fall.

High Yielding: Known for its high productivity, this variety provides multiple cuttings from each plant, allowing for continuous harvests throughout the growing season.

Easy to Grow: This variety is beginner-friendly, thriving in a variety of soil types and light conditions, making it ideal for novice gardeners.

Specifications:

Type: Non-GMO, Open-pollinated

Leaf Color: Dark green leaves with vibrant, silver-white stems

Maturity: 50-60 days from direct sowing

Plant Height: 18-24 inches

Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches between plants, rows 12-18 inches apart

Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Watering: Regular watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged

Soil Requirements: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0

Harvesting: Can be harvested as soon as outer leaves reach a usable size (around 50-60 days), with continuous harvesting throughout the season.