{"product_id":"green-swiss-chard-seeds","title":"Green Swiss Chard Seeds – Beta vulgaris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Swiss Chard · \u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecicla\u003c\/em\u003e · Leafy Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous green leaves and crisp pale stems make Swiss Chard a reliable favourite for edible gardens. This leafy vegetable offers a lovely combination of productivity and everyday kitchen versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest individual outer leaves while leaving the centre to continue growing, and enjoy the young greens in stir-fries, soups or simply sautéed with olive oil. Its upright leaves bring texture and lush green colour to garden beds and larger containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical \u0026amp; Packet Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecicla\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon name: Green Swiss Chard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant type: leafy vegetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket contents: approximately 20 seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into prepared fertile soil at a depth of approximately 1–2cm. Keep consistently moist while seedlings establish. Thin crowded seedlings and give plants room for full leaf growth. Chard can be grown during suitable mild seasons and may appreciate protection from intense heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil: fertile, compost-enriched and well drained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: regular watering for tender leaf growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest: cut outer leaves as they mature, retaining the growing centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer growing: use sufficiently deep pots with drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with other leafy greens, wash harvests thoroughly and follow any dietary guidance for oxalate-containing vegetables when relevant. Planting seed is not supplied as an edible sprouting product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed counts are approximate; germination and growth depend on temperature, growing conditions and seed handling. Store unused seeds dry, cool and away from sunlight. Seeds are supplied for planting; do not consume the seed packet contents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #dbcad0; margin: 2rem 0 1.4rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom The Meadow Kitchen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom garden to kitchen: grow Swiss Chard from these planting seeds, harvest and wash the mature leaves and stems, and prepare a simple dish finished with olive oil and fresh lemon. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/garden-chard-with-lemon\"\u003eDiscover Garden Chard with Lemon — Grow-Your-Own Harvest Recipe →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow first, then harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our seeds are for planting only, not for eating. This recipe uses Swiss Chard leaves and stems harvested from grown plants, not the seeds in the packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flowers from my Meadow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51326048665922,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/3537\/6706\/files\/Swiss_Chard_Seeds.png?v=1779962186","url":"https:\/\/flowersfrommymeadow.co.za\/products\/green-swiss-chard-seeds","provider":"Flowers from my Meadow ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}