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RedCrocus Swiss Chard Bright Lights Mix-Colorful Edible Greens 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

RedCrocus Swiss Chard Bright Lights Mix-Colorful Edible Greens 4.5" Pot (Pack of 4)

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Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights Mix'

Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights Mix'

Description

Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights Mix' is a vibrant and colorful variety of Swiss Chard known for its striking stems in shades of red, yellow, orange, and white. This leafy green is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a popular choice for both ornamental and edible gardens.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for vegetable gardens, ornamental borders, and container gardening. Its colorful stems add a decorative touch to any garden, and the leaves can be harvested for culinary use in salads, sautés, and more.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights Mix'
  • Common Name Common Name: Bright Lights Mix' Swiss Chard
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 12-24 inches tall
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-10
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Not applicable
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: Yes, with sufficient light
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Moderately
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Lettuce, kale, and other leafy greens

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost date.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Average humidity levels are sufficient.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: In mild climates, can overwinter with protection.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: 1/2 inch deep
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
  • Special Care Special Care: Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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