Chard

Sow seed April – July indoors or direct into prepared ground. Can also be sown in August – September for indoor winter leaves. Sow into modules or seed trays or small pots and cover with a light covering of compost. Seeds are a bit like beetroot, that is one seed may produce 3 or 4 seedlings. Once germinated, prick out into modules if you have sown into a seed tray, until ready to plant out in approx 4 weeks from sowing. Its best sown in warm weather as it can flower if subjected to temperature fluctuations.

Final planting distance 10-40cm apart, depending on if you want smaller or larger plants.

Care – Keep watered in dry weather as dislikes being dry and may be prone to bolting.