Swiss Chard Rainbow – MIg

Description

Rainbow Swiss Chard is a beautiful heirloom variety prized for its vibrant stems in shades of red, yellow, orange, pink, and white, paired with glossy dark green leaves. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it has a mild, earthy flavor and tender texture, making it perfect for salads, sautéing, stir-fries, soups, quiches, and smoothies. This fast-growing, highly productive variety provides continuous harvests throughout the UAE’s cool growing season.

When to Plant in the UAE

• Outdoors: Direct sow seeds from October through February, when temperatures are cool.

Planting & Care Tips

• Light & Soil: Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-draining soil enriched with compost.
• Depth & Germination: Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep. Germination typically occurs within 7–14 days.
• Spacing: Space plants 25–30 cm apart, with 40–50 cm between rows.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage tender leaves and colorful stems while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Feeding: Apply compost before planting and feed with a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks to promote vigorous leaf production.
• Harvest: Begin harvesting baby leaves in approximately 30–35 days, or mature leaves in 50–60 days.
• Harvesting Tips: Harvest the outer leaves first while leaving the center of the plant intact to encourage continuous production throughout the season.