Johnsons Chard Bright Lights Seeds

Up to seven different colour stems which can be picked as baby leaves or full size. Enjoy its mild, sweet flavour when young, either raw in salads or gently steamed. Both the stems and the leaves can be enjoyed in different styles of dishes.

Plants usually die back through winter, but will 'come again' the following spring, to produce a further early crop before running to seed.

From their versatility to their abundance of nutrients, stem vegetables are a delicious and healthy choice to add to your garden. The term “stem vegetables” might be new to you, but they are quite literally the edible above-ground stems of plants which are treated as vegetables. From asparagus to leeks, celery to rhubarb, you can enjoy vegetables that are entirely edible with little waste, a great option for sustainable living! Grow stem vegetables preferably in full sun, though they will tolerate partial shade.

Characteristics:
When to Sow: April-July
When to Harvest: July-November
Soil Type: Fertile, moisture retentive soil
Advice: Provide a liquid feed every two weeks to increase yields
Packet Contents: Average 150 seeds
Latin name: Beta vulgaris
Transplanting: Best sown directly outdoors

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