Swiss chard is hardy.
1 g chard seeds contains on average 70 laid out in a sunny spot, which to sow for about 1 m2 are sufficient. As with beetroot, chard develops several plants from one grain, which is why one speaks of seed balls with this type of seed. Each seed ball contains approx 3 to 5 Together. The row distance differs depending on the purpose of use. Should mainly leaf chard be harvested, then a row spacing of 25 to 30 cm. ribs- or Swiss chard requires row spacing of 40cm, so that the plants have enough space to develop. The eyrie seed is used, where the spacing of the seeding points in the row for leaf chard
15 up to 20cm, for ribbed chard is 40cm. The seed must be about 2 to 3 cm covered with soil. After the ascent is isolated.
