Swiss Chard Large White Ribbed Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking versatile, easy-to-prep leafy greens.
Cultivate vibrant Swiss Chard with the Large White Ribbed Seed variety from Harris Seeds. This open-pollinated vegetable seed yields plants with broad, flattened white stems and thick, tender leaves, perfect for culinary versatility. Enjoy the excellent quality and delicious taste, whether cooking leaves and stems together or preparing stems like asparagus. The smooth leaves are exceptionally easy to wash, making meal prep a breeze. Ideal for home gardeners seeking a flavorful addition to their vegetable patch, this annual variety thrives in full sun and is ready for harvest in approximately 60 days. Please note, this item is currently on backorder until late October 2025.
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Price vs Category Average
-32%
Below average
Maturation Days
60
/ Days
Who it's for
- Gardeners in regions with unpredictable weather patterns
- Home cooks seeking a continuous supply of fresh greens
- Culinary enthusiasts who enjoy versatile, multi-use vegetables
Who should skip it
- Gardeners unwilling to manage common leaf-eating pests
- Urban growers with limited square footage in raised beds
- Palates sensitive to strong, metallic, or bitter vegetable notes
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Broad stems and tender leaves offer multiple ways to prepare greens.
Harvest Speed
Sixty-day maturity allows for quick turnover in the vegetable patch.
Ease of Cleaning
Smooth leaf texture significantly reduces time spent washing garden harvests.
Growth Reliability
Open-pollinated seeds provide consistent, predictable results for home gardeners.
Planting Flexibility
Suitable for both spring and fall seasons to extend growing windows.
Availability
Extended backorder status severely limits immediate access for current planting.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
60 Days
Seeding Depth
0.5-0.75"
Germination Days
7-14 Days
Spacing in Row
12-15"
Spacing Between Rows
1-2'
Soil Temperature
60-65°F
Planting Method
Direct Sow
SKU
00832STDTRT-1OZ
Features
- Broad, flattened white stems
- Thick, tender leaves for cooking
- Smooth leaves are easy to wash
- Excellent quality and delicious taste
- Direct sow planting recommended
- Open-pollinated variety
- Ready in 60 days
What customers say
Gardeners consistently praise this Swiss Chard seed for its exceptional reliability and high productivity. Reviewers frequently note near perfect germination, resulting in vigorous, healthy plants that show impressive resilience to heat and pests. The defining characteristic, the large white ribs, is celebrated for its culinary quality; the ribs are tender and mild, offering a pleasant flavor contrast to the dark green leaves. This variety proves highly versatile, suitable for both leaves and ribs, even when mature. Customers feel this seed offers excellent value due to its high yields and consistent performance, leading to strong repeat purchases. It is highly recommended for all skill levels.
Know before you buy
These seeds should be direct sown into your garden soil. Plant them at a depth of 0.5 to 0.75 inches once soil temperatures reach between 60°F and 65°F.
For best results, space your plants 12 to 15 inches apart within the row, with 1 to 2 feet of space between each row to allow for proper airflow and development.
This Swiss Chard variety is ready for harvest in approximately 60 days after sowing. You can expect germination to occur within 7 to 14 days.
Yes, this is an open-pollinated variety. This means that if you allow the plants to go to seed, the resulting seeds will typically grow plants that are true to the parent type.
The broad, flattened stems are quite versatile. They can be cooked alongside the tender leaves or prepared separately, similar to how you would cook asparagus.
Yes, these seeds should be covered with soil during the planting process, as they require darkness to germinate effectively.
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