Swiss Chard Swiss chard is easy to grow. It produces abundantly over a long season from late spring right through hard frost. It is the best of all greens for use in hot summer weather. The tangy, crumpled leaves are cooked like spinach, stalks may be prepared like asparagus or cooked with the greens. Chard is a highly nutritious source of vitamins A and C, iron and potassium.
Chard is easy to freeze for winter use.
Seed directly outdoors. Prefers full sun. Sow 2-3 seeds every 6 inches. Days to germination 7-10. After germination, thin to 1 plant every 6 inches.