Swiss Chard RAINBOW MIX Cool Weather Heirloom MicroGreens Healthy Non-GMO 50 SeedsPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONA very ornamental variety with orange, yellow, pink, white, and red stalksLeafy Green, with Bright Multi-Colored StalksGreat raw or cookedAdaptable to Sun or ShadeSeason: BiennialUSDA Zones: 6 – 10Height: 20 inchesBloom Season: Late spring to late summerBloom Color: MixEnvironment: Full sunSoil Type: Fertile, well-drained, loamy to sandy, slighlty alkaline soilDeer Resistant: NoLatin Name: Beta vulgarisSwiss Chard Mix (Beta Vulgaris ssp. Cicla Mix) – Start Swiss Chard seeds for this highly nutritious plant for the herb garden! Swiss Chard is considered to be a biennial, and it is full of nutritious value. It contains 13 different polyphenol antioxidants including the cardio-protective flavonoid, kaempferol. It also contains an additional flavonoid called syringic acid which has had quite a large amount of current research done due to its properties that help regulate blood sugar. In addition to the antioxidants, Chard has vitamins E and K, along with magnesium, manganese and potassium.Position Swiss Chard plants in full sun. It thrives in soil that has had organic matter added. It is recommended to add a couple of inches of compost to the soil a few weeks before planting the Swiss Chard seeds. Work the compost into about 6 inches of soil, and the Chard herb will have the nutrition that it needs. Harvest can be in 50 to 60 days after planting the herb seeds.Cut the Swiss Chard leaves close to the ground. Start with the oldest leaves first. The leaves do not last long, so plan on eating them quickly. Wash the leaves and stems in cold water and remove any dirt. The leaves can be prepared like spinach and the stalks can be prepared like asparagus.How To Grow Swiss Chard From Herb Seeds: Plant Swiss Chard seeds directly outdoors in prepared soil a few weeks before the last expected frost. Lightly cover the Swiss Chard herb seeds. To keep a steady supply of Swiss Chard all summer, sow the herb seeds in succession, every 2 weeks.SEED STORING Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location. Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut that life short. Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing. WE SHIP FAST &FREE! Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges). ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each)CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines: When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us. If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it! What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance? In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller: Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description? Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)? Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS isexperiencing delays due to Covid.) Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE! If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed? Did the seller respondwithin a reasonable amount of time? Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business. If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need todo an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship. Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year. Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return Policy If you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received. <