Common Name: Bright Lights Swiss Chard
Latin Name: Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Brand: Proven Selections®
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Mature Height: 10–12 in
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Mature Width: 24–36 in
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Sun Exposure: Full sun (tolerates light part sun)
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Cold Hardiness Zone: Grown as an annual; perennial only in USDA Zones 9a–10b
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Habit: Upright rosette; bold, colorful stems
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Foliage: Bronze to deep green leaves with glossy texture
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Stems: Rainbow mix—yellow, gold, orange, pink, red, white, green, and striped
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Soil pH: Prefers slightly acidic to neutral (~6.0–7.0), well-drained and fertile
Description:
A true edible showpiece, Bright Lights Swiss Chard brings farmers-market color straight to your beds, borders, and containers. Neon stems and crinkled leaves look ornamental yet deliver mild, tender greens—great harvested young for salads or bigger for sautéing like spinach or beet greens.
Care Tips:
Plant in full sun with even moisture and rich, well-drained soil. Feed lightly at planting and again midseason for continuous growth. Harvest outer leaves regularly to keep plants productive; avoid letting soil dry out completely. In hot spells, a touch of afternoon shade helps prevent bitterness.
Landscape & Kitchen Uses:
Ornamental veggie beds, containers (thriller), edible landscapes, borders mixed with annuals, cut-and-come-again kitchen harvests.
