What season is suitable for planting Swiss chard? Can it be planted all year round?

Swiss chard can be propagated through bulbs. Be sure to choose healthy bulbs. The soil requirements are not high, but it must be loose and breathable. Note that no fertilizer should be applied when it is just planted.

Planting time of Swiss chard

Swiss chard, also known as Swiss chard, prefers a warm and humid growing environment. The best time to plant it is from August to September each year , but in the north it is generally sown in spring. The most suitable growth temperature is 15-25℃ .

Swiss chard growing season

Swiss chard is a biennial plant that grows very fast. Autumn is generally its peak growth season. The temperature and air humidity in autumn are most suitable for the growth of Swiss chard.

Key points for growing Swiss chard

1. Site selection and land preparation

Swiss chard has relatively high requirements for soil. When selecting a site, you must ensure that the soil is loose, use chemical fertilizers reasonably, and make sure that farmyard manure is well decomposed when used.

2. Seed treatment

The seeds of Swiss chard are relatively hard, so you can use 50°C warm water to soak the seeds before planting, which is more conducive to seed germination.

3. Seeding and transplanting

Evenly sprinkle the chard seeds on the prepared soil, then cover it with about two centimeters of soil. Wait until the seedlings grow to 15 centimeters and then transplant them.