Chard should be directly seeded into the garden in early spring to mid-spring. lant seeds 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep (8 to 10 seeds per foot of row) Thin seedlings to 4 to 6 inches apart. An alternative method is to thin the seedlings to 2 to 3 inches apart; then, when they are large enough for greens (6 to 8 inches tall), harvest the excess plants whole, leaving a final spacing of 9 to 12 inches between plants.
Cut off the outer leaves 1 1/2 inches above the ground when they are young and tender (about 8-12 inches long). Be careful not to damage the terminal bud, at the center of the bottom of the growing rosette of foliage.
Nutrition Facts (1 cup chopped) Calories 35 Protein 3 grams Carbohydrates 7 grams Calcium 102 mg Iron 4 mg Magnesium 151 mg Phosphorus 58 mg Potassium 960 mg Sodium 313 mg Vitamin C 32 mg Folate 15 mcg Vitamin 5493 IU (Approximately 1000-1500 seeds per oz)
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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard -1/4 OZ
Excellent for salads and steamed with others greens.
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