{"product_id":"swiss-chard-rainbow-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Swiss Chard Rainbow 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 28, 245);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Chard Rainbow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(61, 39, 154);\"\u003eAll American Selections Winner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(12, 84, 8);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 8\/25. OSI.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(5, 72, 5);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 65%.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Swiss Chard Rainbow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passed down through generations for at least 75 years for reliable harvests and authentic flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants whose DNA structure has not been altered in ways that do not occur naturally through traditional breeding methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll American Selections Winner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Award-winning variety recognized for outstanding performance, color, and reliability in home gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMost Intense Colors Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gold, snow white, deep red, and magenta stalks — the most vibrant rainbow chard you can grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Stage Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvestable at baby-leaf stage for salads or full-size for cooking — maximum flexibility for the kitchen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason-Long Production:\u003c\/strong\u003e One sowing provides fresh greens all season with a cut-and-come-again harvest habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Grow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forgiving of small mistakes — a great choice for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow outdoors 2–4 weeks before last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Sow again in late summer for a fall harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade — tolerates more shade than most vegetables while still producing well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Amend with compost for best leaf production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds ½ inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin to 6–8 inches apart for baby-leaf harvest; 12–18 inches apart for full-size plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist. 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