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CHARD (Beta vulgaris) | 100% VCF Plant Nutrients |
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Growing Chard Plants |
The nutrition information on this page is specific to a portion size of 100 grams. All information is sourced from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nutrition information for raw, green, fresh Chard contain the following nutrients. |
| Calcium | 5% | 51(mg) | Carbohydrates | 1% | 3.74g | Copper | 9% | 0.179 | Fiber | 6% | 1.6g | Folate | 4% | 14(mcg) |
| Iron | 10% | 1.80(mg) | Magnesium | 20% | 81(mg) | Manganese | 18% | 0.366 | Niacin | 2% | 0.400 (mg) | Pantothenic acid | 2% | 0.172(mg) |
| Phosphorus | 5% | 46(mg) | Potassium | 11% | 379(mg) | Protein | 4% | 1.8g | Thiamin | 3% | 0.040(mg) | Vitamin A | 122% | 6116IU |
| Vitamin B-6 | 5% | 0.099(mg) | Vitamin C | 50% | 30.0(mg) | Vitamin E | 6% | 1.89(mg) | Vitamin K | 1037% | 830.0(mg) | Zinc | 2% | 0.36(mg) |
Chard or Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Cicla Group and Flavescens Group) is a green leafy vegetable. In the cultivars of the Flavescens Group, the leaf stalks are large and often prepared separately from the leaf blade; the Cicla Group is the leafy spinach beet.They are particularly high in Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamins A, C, and Vitamin K. |
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How Much Space Does Chard Plants Need? Sow Swiss chard seed ½ inch deep from 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5cm) apart. Thin successful seedlings from 8 to 12 inches (20-30cm) apart. Space rows 18 to 24 inches (45-61cm) apart. Chard grows from a seed cluster (several seeds to a cluster, similar to beets). |
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What Type Soil Does Chard Like Chard will tolerate partial sun, but grows best in full sun, and also prefers a soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral). Before planting, mix aged manure and/or compost into the soil. |
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Planting Instructions Chard grows best in an open, sunny site, although it can tolerate some shade in summer. It prefers rich, moisture-retentive, free-draining soil. Add organic matter (such as home-made compost) to improve the soil, ideally in autumn or winter prior to sowing. |
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Nutrients Normal- Swiss chard performs best in full sun but will also tolerate a little shade. The soil should be well drained and amended with plenty of organic matter, namely compost. Further amend the soil with a slow-release organic nitrogen fertilizer, such as blood meal, feather meal or cottonseed meal. Vegan- For best results if growing in small to medium size containers, be sure to incorporated before planting our Callemo Powder to help support the plants Calcium and Magnesium needs. Then our VeGrow Quick Start to get the root system started and then use our VeGrow Supreme once a week for the duration of the plants life cycle. |
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What can I plant next to Chard? Chard is not a fan of most herbs with the exception of mint. These two make great garden buddies. Chard also shouldn't be planted near potatoes, corn, cucumbers, or melons. All of these will either compete for soil nutrients or foster harmful pests. |
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Harvest Time The most common method for how to pick chard is to cut off the outer leaves 1 ½ to 2 inches (4-5 cm.) above the ground while they are young and tender, about 8 to 12 inches (20-31 cm.) long. Older leaves are often stripped off the plants and discarded to allow the young leaves to continue to grow. |
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