Pink Lipstick Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris cicla)
Deep green leaves with hot pink veins and stems characterise Pink Swiss Chard. When picked young, it is extremely tender and adds a splash of colour to salads. Or wait until you're fully mature and the veins are a true magenta for soups and steaming. With bright magenta stems and succulent savoyed leaves, this is a stunning vegetable. It adds a splash of colour to salads.
Botanical name : Beta vulgaris cicla
Common name : Pink Lipstick Swiss Chard
Size at maturity : 8”-10”
Days to maturity : 60
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : ½”
Plant spacing : 4”- 5”
ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 1,200