Swiss Chard Rainbow is an All American Selections Winner celebrated for its stunning visual appeal and reliable performance in home gardens. Plants grow 21 to 26 inches tall, producing shiny, medium-green leaves complemented by strikingly colorful stalks in deep gold, snow white, deep red, and magenta — making every harvest a feast for the eyes. Beyond beauty, Rainbow Chard delivers consistent yields of tender, nutrient-rich greens perfect for fresh salads, sautés, and cooking. Harvestable at both the baby-leaf and full-size stages, this versatile heirloom provides fresh greens all season long from a single sowing.

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Why Choose Swiss Chard Rainbow?

• All American Selections Winner: Award-winning variety recognized for outstanding performance, color, and reliability in home gardens.
• Most Intense Colors Available: Deep gold, snow white, deep red, and magenta stalks — the most vibrant rainbow chard you can grow.
• Dual-Stage Harvest: Harvestable at baby-leaf stage for salads or full-size for cooking — maximum flexibility for the kitchen.
• Season-Long Production: One sowing provides fresh greens all season with a cut-and-come-again harvest habit.
• Easy to Grow: Reliable, low-maintenance performer in a wide range of climates and garden conditions.
• Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Save seeds year after year — grows true to type every season.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates more shade than most vegetables while still producing well.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost for best leaf production.
• Planting: Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Can also be sown in late summer for fall harvest.
• Spacing: Thin to 6–8 inches apart for baby-leaf harvest; 12–18 inches apart for full-size plants.
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; Swiss chard is drought-tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced nitrogen-rich fertilizer at planting and side-dress every 4–6 weeks to support lush, continuous leaf production.
• Support: No staking needed; compact, upright growth habit is self-supporting.
• Harvesting: Begin harvesting outer leaves when plants reach 6–8 inches. Cut outer leaves at the base — the plant will continue producing from the center all season long.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Baby leaves are tender and mild — toss raw into salads, grain bowls, and wraps for a colorful nutritional boost.
• Sautéed: Sauté mature leaves in olive oil with garlic for a quick, nutritious side dish similar to spinach.
• Soups & Stews: Add chopped leaves and colorful stems to soups, stews, and minestrone for flavor and nutrition.
• Stir-Fry: Chop leaves and stems and stir-fry with proteins and vegetables for a vibrant, healthy meal.
• Smoothies: Blend baby leaves into green smoothies for a mild-flavored nutritional boost.
• Stuffed Leaves: Use large leaves as wraps or stuffed with grains, cheese, and herbs as a Swiss chard roll.

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Nutritional Information

(Applies to harvested Swiss chard leaves, not seeds. Per 1 cup (36g) raw.)

• Calories: 7
• Protein: 0.6g
• Carbohydrates: 1.4g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
• Vitamin K: 298% DV
• Vitamin A: 44% DV
• Vitamin C: 18% DV
• Magnesium: 6% DV
• Iron: 4% DV
• Potassium: 5% DV

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. We recommend consulting local extension services or experienced gardeners in your area.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored seeds maintain viability for 3–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Zones 3–10. Swiss chard is heat- and cold-tolerant — one of the most adaptable garden vegetables. Consult your local zone map before planting.

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