Rainbow Chard Vegetable Seeds Packet

$2.35

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Rainbow chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla) is a vibrant and nutritious leafy green vegetable prized for its colorful stems, ranging from red and orange to yellow and pink. A member of the beet family, chard is easy to grow and provides a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. Its tender leaves and crunchy stems are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden. Rainbow chard is a versatile, colorful, and nutritious leafy green that thrives in various climates. Easy to grow and maintain, it provides a long-lasting harvest with minimal effort. Whether grown in garden beds or containers, rainbow chard is an excellent addition to any home garden.

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Product Detail

Order in multiples of: 12

  • Year Designed: 2024
Quick Seed Overview
  • Plant Type: Biennial
  • Genus: Beta
  • Species: Vulgaris
  • Plant Height/Width: 1–2 ft tall x 1–2 ft wide
  • Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Difficulty: Easy

Why Shido Seeds Are the Best

Our flower and vegetable seeds are beautifully packaged little packets of magic. Guaranteed to turn your garden into the envy of the neighborhood. Get your hands dirty and let nature simply do its thing.

How to Plant Rainbow Chard from Seed

When to Plant Seeds

Rainbow chard grows best in cool weather, so plant in early spring for a summer harvest or late summer for a fall crop.

Preparing for Planting

Choose well-draining, nutrient-rich soil enriched with compost. Seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days.

Sowing Seeds Outdoors

Sow seeds 1/2 inch (12 mm) deep, spacing them 2 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart.

Transplanting Seedlings

Once seedlings reach 3-4 inches (7-10 cm) tall, thin them to 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) apart to allow room for proper growth. Harden off seedlings before transplanting by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week.

Pro Tip

Rainbow chard is a cut-and-come-again crop, so harvest outer leaves regularly to keep it producing for months! It thrives in rich, well-draining soil—add compost for extra nutrients.

Bonus: Chard can handle light frost, but for sweeter leaves, give it some shade in hot weather.

Getting to know your Rainbow Chard

Rainbow chard features broad, crinkled leaves with strikingly colorful stems. It grows up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall and thrives in various climates. The plant is highly productive, producing new leaves throughout the season when harvested correctly. Rainbow chard can be grown as a cut-and-come-again crop, allowing gardeners to enjoy multiple harvests from a single planting.

What it's used for
  1. Culinary: Leaves and stems can be eaten raw in salads, sautéed, stir-fried, or added to soups and stews.
  2. Nutritional Benefits: High in fiber, antioxidants, and essential vitamins.
  3. Gardening: Grows well in containers, raised beds, and companion planting arrangements.
Growth Requirements

Light:

  • Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Soil:

  • Prefers well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

Watering:

  • Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

Sunlight:

  • Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Fertilization:

  • Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost to encourage leafy growth.

Temperature:

  • Rainbow chard grows well in temperatures between 50-80°F (10-27°C) and is frost-tolerant.
Maintenance

Harvesting:

  • Begin harvesting outer leaves when they reach about 8-10 inches (20-25 cm) tall.
  • Cut leaves at the base while leaving the central growing point intact to promote regrowth.
  • Continuous harvesting encourages more leaf production throughout the season.
Pests and Diseases
  • Aphids: Can be controlled with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
  • Leaf Miners: Remove affected leaves to prevent spreading.
  • Fungal Diseases: Ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.

Growing Together with Shido

At Shido, everything we do starts with one goal: helping you have a truly successful growing experience. We know that planting seeds is just the beginning — your time, energy, and love for gardening are the real magic. That’s why we make sure the seeds you plant are fresh, full of life, and top-quality. When you choose Shido, you’re planting with confidence. We guarantee it.

Our mission is simple: bring you exceptional varieties of high-quality seeds at prices you’ll love, share detailed sowing and growing tips so you can thrive as a home gardener, and deliver the best customer service in the industry — with a smile.

Our Seed Safety Promise

We do not sell genetically modified seeds — ever. And we don’t use genetic engineering to breed new varieties. Instead, our skilled breeders use traditional, natural crossing methods to create hybrid seeds that are healthy, safe, and packed with potential.

Our Seed Quality Guarantee

At Shido, we believe great gardens start with great seeds — and that means quality comes first. Every seed lot we offer is ensure to generate top-notch germination because your garden deserves nothing less.

To keep our seeds at their peak, we run thorough pathology tests at trusted outside labs. When you open a Shido seed packet, you can trust it’s been nurtured, tested, and approved to give you strong, healthy plants from the very first sprout.

Types of Seeds We Offer

Hybrid Seeds (F1)

F1 hybrid seeds are the garden’s high achievers — created by crossing two specially chosen parent plants for superior vigor, uniformity, and performance. We use only traditional breeding methods to produce these powerhouse seeds.

Open-Pollinated & Heirloom Seeds

Our open-pollinated (OP) seeds naturally reproduce through wind, insects, water, or self-pollination. When grown in isolation, they produce true-to-type plants year after year.

Among our OP seeds are treasured heirloom varieties — old favorites that have been carefully passed down for generations. While OP plants can be less uniform than hybrids, we run our Open-Pollinated Project to select the most reliable, flavorful, and beautiful strains. Many are also available as certified organic seeds.

Non-GMO: What It Means and Why It Matters

GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is created when scientists alter a plant’s DNA in a lab — often by inserting genes from completely unrelated species — to achieve certain traits, like pest resistance or herbicide tolerance. This is a far cry from natural plant breeding.

At Shido, we believe gardening should stay as close to nature as possible. All our seeds — whether hybrid, heirloom, organic, or open-pollinated — are Non-GMO. They’re bred using traditional methods that respect natural biodiversity, giving you safe, wholesome seeds that grow into plants just as nature intended.

When you plant Shido Non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing purity, sustainability, and peace of mind — along with a garden full of flavor, color, and beauty.

Vacuum-Sealed for Freshness — Good for 10 Years

Every Shido seed packet isvacuum-sealedto lock in freshness and protect your seeds from moisture, air, and pests. This careful packaging not only preserves their quality but also extends their shelf life dramatically. Stored properly in a cool, dry place, our seeds remain viable for up to10 years— so you can plant them now, next season, or even years down the road. Whether you’re planning a garden this spring or building a long-term seed stash, Shido seeds are ready when you are

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