General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Biennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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| Leaves: |
Good fall color
Unusual foliage color
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| Uses: |
Vegetable
Salad greens
Cooked greens
Suitable as Annual
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Needs specific temperature: 65-80F
Days to germinate: 14-21
Depth to plant seed: 1/2 inch
Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
AAS (All-America Selection®): 1998 National
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Victory Seed Company sells seeds of 'Bright Lights'.
- Swiss Chard
- Seakale Beet
- Mangold
- Accepted: Beta vulgaris var. cicla
- Synonym: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Posted by
SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Feb 9, 2012 8:21 AM concerning plant:
This plant is lovely and has grown so well here. It withstood frosts and freezing temps in a slightly protected area under the carport. The leaves droop but then recover, and it commences growing again during warmer winter days. Very hardy here and a nice addition to the veggie garden. Also great in pots which is where I have it right now.
Posted by
gardengus (Indiana Zone 5b) on Sep 19, 2011 2:09 PM concerning plant:
This is a great edible veggie and pretty enough to be in the flower garden.
Posted by
Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Jan 4, 2014 10:35 AM concerning plant:
Stems may be red, yellow, orange, gold, or white. A good edible plant to integrate into your flower beds for vibrant color. Very mild in flavor, and a colorful accent to meals.
Posted by
abhege (Grantville, GA - Zone 8a) on Jan 5, 2014 9:02 PM concerning plant:
The bright colors make this variety an excellent choice for market sale, and it is an easy crop to grow, withstanding some very cold temperatures. Chard is high in iron and is delicious chopped and stir fried with a sprinkling of bacon and, at the very end of cooking, a bit of grated Jarlsberg cheese.
Posted by
Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Sep 22, 2013 2:29 PM concerning plant:
Bright Lights Swiss Chard is not only something good to eat, but also a truly lovely plant anywhere in the flower garden. Perfect for the cottage garden look. You never know the future colors of each stem because of all of the lovely yellows and reds.
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