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Swiss chard can tolerate cold temperatures down to about 15°F (-9°C), and sometimes even lower when it’s properly hardened off.   That’s right, this leafy green is a true cold-weather warrior that can handle frost and light freezes that would wipe out most other garden greens.   If you’ve been growing Swiss chard and wondering … Read more

Swiss chard can grow quite large, reaching up to 2 feet in height and spreading just as wide.   When gardeners ask how big does swiss chard grow, the answer depends on the variety, soil, and how often you harvest those outer leaves.   Some vigorous plants under ideal conditions can even push past 3 … Read more

Swiss chard transplants very well, and it’s one of the easiest vegetables to move from a seedling tray into your garden.   If you’re wondering whether swiss chard transplant success is something you can count on, the short answer is yes, this leafy green handles the process with surprising resilience.   Unlike some finicky plants … Read more

Yes, swiss chard does reseed itself.   If you’ve ever planted this leafy green and wondered whether you’ll see it again next spring without lifting a finger, the answer is a cheerful yes.   Swiss chard will reseed itself naturally in your garden when conditions are right, and this self-seeding habit is one of the … Read more

Yes, swiss chard regrows after cutting, and it’s one of the easiest leafy greens to keep harvesting all season long.   If you’ve ever wondered whether swiss chard regrows after cutting, the answer is a resounding yes, as long as you use the right cutting technique.   This hardy vegetable is a cut-and-come-again crop, meaning … Read more

Yes, Swiss chard needs to be thinned to grow properly.   Thinning Swiss chard is one of those simple garden tasks that makes a huge difference in your harvest.   If you’ve ever sown a packet of seeds and ended up with a crowded row of tiny seedlings, you already know why thinning Swiss chard … Read more