Fantasia Orange Swiss Chard: Vibrant Color and Flavor
Fantasia Orange Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla), offered by OSC Seeds
Fantasia Orange Swiss Chard is an open-pollinated variety featuring vibrant golden-orange stalks and thick, semi-savoyed dark green leaves. Known for its crisp texture and pleasant flavor, it holds its color well, adding visual appeal to any dish. This slow-growing variety is bolt-tolerant and reaches a height of 60 to 80 cm.
Spread: Final spacing of 10 cm after thinning
Plant height: 60 to 80 cm
Packet size: Approximately 130 seeds
Companion plants: Carrots, onions, lettuce
Incompatible plants: Spinach, potatoes
How to Grow:
Sow seeds 1–2 cm deep and 2.5 cm apart in rows spaced 45 cm apart from mid-spring. For continuous harvests, sow every two weeks until early summer. Thin seedlings to a final spacing of 10 cm, using the thinned plants as baby greens. Harvest outer leaves by cutting at the base to encourage regrowth at the center. Germination occurs in 7 to 10 days.
Fantasia Orange Swiss Chard is perfect for gardeners looking to add vibrant color and delicious flavor to their harvests.