Swiss Chard Plant

Swiss Chard (10 Seedlings) – Colorful, Nutritious & Easy-Growing Leafy Vegetable

Swiss Chard is one of the most beautiful and nutritious leafy vegetables you can grow at home. With its bright red, yellow, or green stems and large glossy leaves, it not only enhances your garden visually but also offers incredible health benefits. These 10 nursery-grown Swiss Chard seedlings from SeedBeej.pk are strong, fresh, and ready to be transplanted into your pots or garden beds.

Whether you want a continuous source of leafy greens, a hardy vegetable that grows through most seasons, or a beginner-friendly plant—Swiss Chard is an excellent choice for home gardeners in Pakistan.

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🌱 Plant Growth & Characteristics

Each seedling arrives at a healthy 4–5 inches, ensuring quick establishment after transplanting. Swiss Chard produces large, broad leaves with firm stems, making it a high-yield leafy crop.

Key plant features:

• Mature leaf size: approx. 15–20 cm

• Stem colors: red, yellow, white (depending on variety)

• Texture: smooth, glossy, slightly crinkled

• Growth habit: upright and bushy

• Lifespan: long-season, continuous harvesting

Swiss Chard is excellent for:

• Home kitchen gardens

• Balcony containers

• Raised beds

• School gardens

• Urban farming setups

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🌤 Perfectly Suited to Pakistan’s Weather

One of the biggest advantages of Swiss Chard is its resilience. It tolerates heat, mild frost, and seasonal temperature fluctuations, making it ideal for Pakistani climates.

Best growing seasons:

• Winter

• Early spring

• Mild summer

Performs extremely well in:
✔ Lahore
✔ Karachi
✔ Islamabad
✔ Faisalabad
✔ Rawalpindi
✔ Multan

Even in warmer regions like Karachi, it continues to grow with partial shade and regular watering.

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🥬 Why Gardeners Love Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard is often praised for being:

• Harder than spinach (less likely to bolt)

• More productive and long-lasting

• Rich in vitamins A, C, K & iron

• Easy to grow in small spaces

• Perfect for beginners

Gardeners love that you can harvest the outer leaves regularly, and new leaves keep growing—ensuring a continuous supply of fresh greens.

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🍽 Culinary Uses

Swiss Chard is used in both local and international dishes. It is:

• Perfect for stir-fries

• Great for soups & stews

• Excellent steamed or sautéed

• Delicious in wraps and salads

• A healthy addition to smoothies

Both the leaves and stems are edible and nutritious.

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🪴 Planting & Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil for best growth

• Keep soil moist, especially in summer

• Add compost every 2–3 weeks for large leaves

• Remove older leaves to promote new growth

• Provide partial shade in high heat

• Use Neem Oil or Bio-Pesticide to prevent pests

Recommended SeedBeej.pk products:

• Organic Compost

• Vegetable Potting Mix

• Neem Oil (Organic Insect Control)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How soon can I harvest Swiss Chard?

You can start harvesting leaves 3–4 weeks after transplanting.

2. Does Swiss Chard grow well in containers?

Yes, it thrives in 10–12 inch pots with good soil mix.

3. Does Swiss Chard regrow after cutting?

Yes! It’s a cut-and-come-again leafy vegetable. New leaves grow continuously.