SWISS CHARD Seeds, Northern Lights Mix

Northern Lights Mix (Beta vulgaris) is a heirloom Swiss chard blend grown for its brilliantly colored stems in shades of pink, orange, yellow, red, and white, topped with tender green leaves. Equally at home in the vegetable bed and the ornamental border.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Beta vulgaris 'Northern Lights Mix'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated leafy green
• Days to maturity: about 55 to 60 days
• Stem colors: pink, orange, yellow, red, and white
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1/2 to 1 inch

Best for

• Sauteing and steaming
• Fresh young leaves in salads
• Edible ornamental and container plantings
• Cut-and-come-again harvests
• Adding color to garden beds

How to grow

Direct sow 1/2 to 1 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil from spring onward. Thin seedlings for airflow and keep the soil evenly moist for the brightest stem color. Chard tolerates heat and light frost, so it produces over a long season. Harvest outer leaves regularly to keep new growth coming.

Flavor profile

Mild, slightly earthy, and tender, with crisp, juicy stems.

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