Swiss chard is commonly grown from seed each year, though you can buy young plants from nurseries or online to plant straight into the garden. There are many different varieties of chard to grow ...

Our long days will even challenge varieties that are slow to bolt. Many gardeners develop a liking for Swiss chard and learn to cook with it simply because it is a reliable crop. Chard is a biennial.

Swiss chard is in season from June to August, and from October to April. Look for rainbow varieties of chard at farmers’ markets or farm shops. Choose fresh-looking bunches with bright ...

The leaf stems of Bright Lights Swiss chard come in brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow.

Swiss chard may be seeded directly in the garden or grown as transplants. Plants should be grown 6 to 12 inches apart, and the leaves can be harvested 45-60 days after sowing the seeds.