Swiss Chard
(Beta vulgaris, Cicla Group)
Approx. 1,600 sd/oz. Also called Leaf Beet. Pkt plants 25' of row; 1/2 oz sows 100'. Direct sow 5 lbs/acre. Sow sd 1/2" deep, 12-15" apart in rows 24-36" apart. Open Pollinated. Germs in about 8 days.
| 100sd | 500sd | 1000sd | 5M (per M) | 10M (per M) | 50M (per M) |
| 1.55 | 3.65 | 5.85 | 4.95 | 4.40 | 4.00 |
- 65 days.
- This 20" plant has moderated, savoyed leaves.
- Veins are primarily light green.
- Petiole colors range from yellow& gold to pink and crimson.
| 1/8oz | 1oz | 1/4lb | 1/2lb | 1lb | 5lb (per lb) |
| 1.65 | 3.60 | 7.15 | 12.00 | 20.80 | 18.75 |
- 60-65 days (30 days for baby salad).
- OP.
- High class non-staining golden yellow stems.
- Dark green savoyed glossy foliage with highly contrasting golden veins.
- Harvest young for salad mix or full size for bunching.
- Attractive for mixed salad markets.
- Fresh Mkt.
| 1/8oz | 1oz | 1/4lb | 1/2lb | 1lb | 5lb (per lb) |
| 1.55 | 1.95 | 6.55 | 11.00 | 19.60 | 18.00 |
- 60-65 days.
- Extra glossy deep bright green leaves with luminous orange veins and stems.
- Deeply savoyed.
- Good eating with mild flavor.
- Does not fade and holds color when cooked.
- Baby Leaf, Full Leaf, Salad, Fresh Mkt Greens
| 1/8oz | 1oz | 1/4lb | 1/2lb | 1lb | 5lb (per lb) |
| 1.55 | 2.10 | 2.95 | 4.00 | 6.55 | 6.00 |
- 60 days.
- Vigorous variety provides heavy yields.
- Thick, fleshy, savoyed leaves with wide, pearly white stalks up to 2.5" across.
| 100sd | 500sd | 1000sd | 5M (per M) | 10M (per M) | 50M (per M) |
| 1.55 | 3.45 | 5.60 | 4.70 | 4.15 | 3.85 |
- 58-63 days.
- Striking appearance.
- Stalks and ribs are bright white with vibrant deep cherry-rose stripes.
- Glossy intense green leaves are deeply savoyed and borne well above ground.
- Highly resistant to bolting, adapted to multiple crop seasons.
- Fresh Mkt, Bunching, Specialty & Restaurant, Ornamental edible Containers.
| 1/8oz | 1oz | 1/4lb | 1/2lb | 1lb | 5lb (per lb) |
| 1.55 | 2.50 | 8.55 | 14.15 | 22.00 | 20.00 |
- Excellent baby chard (preferred by restaurants).
- Produces attractive, deep-red leaf with tender texture.
- Less susceptible to leafminer stippling than other baby leaf products.
- Cooler temperatures promote deeper leaf color.
- Turns red earlier than others on the market.
- Good patio vegetable container or mixed container with annuals or herbs.
| 1/8oz | 1oz | 1/4lb | 1/2lb | 1lb | 5lb (per lb) |
| 1.70 | 2.95 | 5.15 | 8.75 | 14.60 | 13.65 |
- 60 days.
- Edible ornamental variety.
- Thick, savoyed leaves are reddish green; stalks are brilliant crimson, lending a likeness to rhubarb. Good flavor.
- Attractive in vegetable or flower plantings.
