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RedCrocus Bright Lights Swiss Chard- Vibrant Colorful Leafy Green for Salad & Cooking, Container & Garden Use, Pollinator Friendly, Indoor & Outdoor 4.5" Pot (Pack of 10)

RedCrocus Bright Lights Swiss Chard- Vibrant Colorful Leafy Green for Salad & Cooking, Container & Garden Use, Pollinator Friendly, Indoor & Outdoor 4.5" Pot (Pack of 10)

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Bright Lights Mix' Swiss Chard Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights Mix'

Description

A vibrant, colorful leafy green known for its striking variegated foliage in shades of red, yellow, orange, pink, and white. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, providing a nutritious addition to salads and cooked dishes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for vegetable gardens, container planting, and mixed borders. Excellent for elevating garden aesthetic with its colorful foliage and edible leaves.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
  • Common Name: Bright Lights Swiss Chard
  • Size & Growth: 12-20 inches tall, spreading to 12 inches wide
  • Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type: Evergreen perennial (treated as annual)
  • Bloom Time: Not typically grown for flowers
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: Yes, in containers suitable for indoor growing
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Generally non-toxic but may cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested in large quantities
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Not typically used as cut flower
  • Grows Well With: Lettuce, spinach, herbs, and other leafy greens

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Sow directly in spring or late summer; space 12 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist
  • Soil Type: Rich, well-drained loam
  • Humidity: Moderate humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions: Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth
  • Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones; grow as annual elsewhere
  • Planting Depth: Cover seed lightly with soil (~0.5 inches)
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks
  • Special Care: Keep soil moist and provide ample sunlight for best color variegation
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