Swiss Chard in Zone 9b
Beta vulgaris
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Swiss Chard tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Jan 18–Jan 25 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 1–Feb 8 |
| Estimated harvest | ~55 days after planting |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Bush Beans — Beans fix nitrogen chard uses heavily.
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