Lucullus Swiss Chard
Lucullus Swiss Chard
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Lucullus is one of the most prolific Swiss chards, with white stems, dark green leaves, and a mild, sweet, understated flavor. Heat tolerant, early maturing, and very productive, plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall.
At a glance
- Type: Swiss chard
- Color: White stems, dark green leaves
- Flavor: Mild and sweet
- Plant height: 18 to 24 inches
- Tolerance: Heat tolerant
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Fresh salads
- Sauteing and steaming
- Soups and stir-fries
- Cut-and-come-again harvests
- Spring through fall gardens
How to grow
Direct sow in spring in full sun to part shade. Chard tolerates both heat and light frost, giving a long harvest window. Pick outer leaves regularly to keep the plant producing tender new growth.
Flavor profile
Mild, sweet, and earthy, gentler than most chard, with tender leaves and crisp stems.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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