{"product_id":"chard","title":"Chard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirework\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds can be sown approx 2.5cm deep either in seed trays (2-3 per cell) or directly outside in the ground. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSowing can be done indoors from around March onwards or outdoors from April right through to late summer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants should be sown approx 25cm apart to allow for growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChard is ready to harvest from around 2 months onwards right up to 4 months. The baby leaves will be ready after approx 2 months or you can let the leaves grow bigger for a bigger yield but regular harvesting encourages growth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreferably pick the power leaves first with chard being a \"cut and come again\" vegetable so you can continue to harvest again and again. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChard prefers a sunny site but will grow in shade and can handle a light frost. It is a hardy vegetable that can withstand most conditions and is easy to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChard prefers rich, fertile and moist conditions so plenty of compost and water regularly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChard prefers an acidic soil to neutral, usually between 6 - 6.8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChard requires nitrogen for its leafy greens so coffee grounds are a great fertilizer is applied correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChard contains a source of iron, copper, potassium and Vitamin E. It is low in calories and high in anti-oxidants and is high in fibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite often being called \"Swiss chard\", chard does not actually originate from Switzerland but instead appears to have come from the Mediterranean.  It is a close relative of beetroot and sugar beet. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"need4seed.ie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54282337976649,"sku":null,"price":2.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1686\/3981\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-28at8.19.07a.m..png?v=1777360880","url":"https:\/\/www.need4seed.ie\/products\/chard","provider":"need4seed.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}