Rainbow Chard is a stunning Swiss chard cultivar that delivers color and nutrition in equal measure, with succulent stems in shades of red, yellow, orange, and cream. Ready to harvest in about 60 days, this variety grows to a compact 12-16 inches tall and 8 inches wide, making it well-suited to beds, borders, and containers. The real magic lies in its ornamental appeal; it's as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the kitchen, earning its place in gardens where edibility meets artistry.
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16in H x 8in W
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Moderate
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The stems are where Rainbow Chard truly shines, displaying a vivid rainbow of hues that make it nearly as decorative as it is delicious. Grow it somewhere its colors can be appreciated, especially since the foliage performs reliably even for less experienced gardeners. The tender, succulent leaf stems are the prize, and with just 60 days to first harvest, you won't wait long to see the payoff.
Rainbow Chard is primarily a kitchen green, with both the stems and leaves edible and worth using. The colorful stems are tender and mild, excellent raw in salads for their crisp texture and visual impact, or sautéed as a side dish where their sweetness becomes even more pronounced. The leaves work in any application you'd use spinach or regular chard, from wilting into soups to braising alongside aromatics.
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Direct sow seeds outdoors when soil is workable in spring, spacing them 8 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
Rainbow Chard reaches harvest readiness around 60 days from planting. Begin picking outer leaves once the plant is established, working from the outside in and leaving the center intact to encourage continued growth. The stems and leaves both become increasingly tender in the early morning after dew has dried. Harvest regularly to encourage a longer season of production.
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