Quick Info
April - May
February - September
Full sun or part shade
1 inch apart 1/2 inch deep
5 - 7 days
Container Chard
Pot of Gold
Pot of Gold
Quick Info
April - May
February - September
Full sun or part shade
1 inch apart 1/2 inch deep
5 - 7 days
Our Pot of Gold is tasty, showy and easy to grow, with brilliant golden stems and contrasting, deep green savoyed leaves. Delicious, reliable and highly ornamental, it is a perfect choice for container growing. These vigorous plants thrive in all climate zones to grace patio or small space gardens. They are also a striking addition to mixed beds and borders. You will enjoy mild- flavored, crunchy chard in the kitchen from spring through late fall.
Seed Count: Approx. 100 / Weight: 3 g
- SKU:5345
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Quick Info
April - May
February - September
Full sun or part shade
1 inch apart 1/2 inch deep
5 - 7 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
EASIEST TO START OUTDOORS
For container sowing, use pots at least 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches deep and start with fresh potting mix. Plant seed in spring, after danger of frost is over, and/or again in mid-summer for fall harvests. Sow seed 1/2 inch deep and 1 inch apart in full sun. Keep evenly moist.
When seedlings are several inches tall, gradually thin to 8 inches apart in containers and use the delicious thinnings for early greens. Be sure to thin seedlings well so the large, vase-shaped plants have room to mature. If planting in garden beds, thin seedlings to stand 12 inches apart.
GROWING NOTES
Easy to grow chard can be grown year-round in mild winter areas. It prefers full sun, but will tolerate afternoon shade. Water regularly, checking containers daily in hot weather. Feed these fast-growing, productive plants weekly with a good high-nitrogen fertilizer. Watch for snails and slugs.
HARVEST AND USE
Begin harvesting when plants are well established and have 6 to 8 stalks. Both the crunchy succulent stalks and leaves make great eating. Break stems off at the base of the plant, always leaving at least 3 to 4 stalks to allow for regrowth. Chard is delicious sautéed, steamed, braised or stirfried. It pairs beautifully with the flavors of olive oil, garlic and lemon.