Organic Chard Seeds
Variety: Bright Lights
Who do I suit?
Everyone with a garden or outdoor area (e.g. balcony, yard)!
Packet size:
Approx. 30 seeds per packet
This seed packet size caters for the novice, new and small growers, and aims to reduce wastage. For larger growers, chat to us on hello@sow.ie and we will get you what you need!
How to Grow Me
Sowing/Planting Seeds
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Can be sown directly outdoors in Summer in Ireland
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Grow best in fertile soil (e.g. compost) that drains well, in a location that gets some sun.
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Make hole approx. 2 – 3 cm deep, watering soil before placing 1 seed in, leaving 30 cm between seeds. If sowing more than 1 row, leave approx. 30cm between rows
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Cover lightly with compost, pressing down gently on top of soil to firm. Gently water.
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Germination will take approx. 7 days.
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Approx. 3 weeks after sowing, if multiple seedlings have sprouted in each spot, to assist growth, thin them to allow strongest seedling to flourish
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To thin – best to identify the strongest/biggest/healthiest looking seedlings, and use a scissors to cut the ones you want to remove at the base of the plant, just above the soil level
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Keep the soil weed free, ensuring you don’t damage plant in the process.
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Ensure soil remains moist, don’t allow to dry out.
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To encourage growth and deter pests/slugs, feed every 6 weeks or so with organic fertiliser (e.g. dried milled seaweed fertiliser, sachets available on sow.ie).
Growing Time:
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Approx. 2 months
Harvest
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Twist individual leaves away from the base of plant, working from the outside in, when they are approx. 5cm long
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Harvest leaves often to encourage the plant to produce new leaves
Tip: Cut off any flower stems that may appear (plant bolting)
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