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An image of the plant grown with seed for Swiss Chard Bright Lights Seeds - Colorful & Tasty, Perfect for Salads and Side Dishes, Maintains Color After Cooking, All-America Selections Winner, Non-GMO
  • An image of the plant grown with seed for Swiss Chard Bright Lights Seeds - Colorful & Tasty, Perfect for Salads and Side Dishes, Maintains Color After Cooking, All-America Selections Winner, Non-GMO
Swiss Chard Bright Lights Seeds - Colorful & Tasty, Perfect for Salads and Side Dishes, Maintains Color After Cooking, All-America Selections Winner, Non-GMO
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

55 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Biennial
Grow Zones

3 - 11

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Vibrant Colors Galore: Experience a spectrum of stem colors including yellow, gold, orange, pink, violet, green, white, red, and striped, adding a visual feast to your garden.
  • Easy Planting Requirements: Thrives when seeded directly outdoors in spring; prefers well-draining soil and regular shallow cultivation to protect the roots.
  • Continuous Harvest: Swiss Chard Bright Lights matures within weeks; for a steady supply, perform successive seedings every 10 to 14 days throughout the summer.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Its mild, peppery flavor and tender texture make it ideal for salads, sautés, and side dishes; retains vivid stem color even after light cooking.
  • Robust Growth: Grows to about 45 cm (18 in) high and spreads around 40 cm (16 in); shown to be an adaptable variety with a resilience against varying weather conditions.

Swiss Chard Bright Lights is a delightful addition to any garden, offering a spectrum of vibrant stem colors that include yellows, pinks, and reds. This All-America Selections winner is prized not only for its stunning appearance but also for its mild and crispy taste, making it perfect for salads and a variety of cooked dishes.

Easy to grow, this non-GMO variety thrives in well-draining soil with regular watering. Sow directly outdoors in spring, and enjoy a continuous harvest by planting seeds every 10 to 14 days. Whether used fresh or cooked, Swiss Chard Bright Lights retains its vivid color, adding beauty and nutrition to your meals.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 50
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 85 plants — plants about 57–85 row ft. (8–12 in spacing)
  • 500 seeds — 425 plants — plants about 283–425 row ft. (8–12 in spacing)
  • 1000 seeds — 850 plants — plants about 567–850 row ft. (8–12 in spacing)

Plant growth and coverage

  • Upright, leafy rosette; compact, vigorous regrowth (cut-and-come-again)
  • Height: about 45 cm (18 in)
  • Spread: about 40 cm (16 in)
  • Spacing: thin to 20–30 cm (8–12 in) in rows 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart

Choosing a packet size

  • A 100-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners and small beds, or for steady succession plantings through the season.
  • The 500-seed packet suits larger kitchen gardens, community plots, or edible landscape borders needing continuous harvests.
  • The 1000-seed packet is best for market growers, CSAs, or landscapers planning extensive plantings with reliable, colorful yields.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Swiss Chard Bright Lights seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Plant seeds 2 cm deep, spacing rows 45 to 60 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 15 cm apart once they emerge.

To germinate, maintain consistent moisture and ensure soil temperatures are around 10-20°C (50-68°F). Gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting if started indoors.

Water regularly and cultivate soil shallowly to avoid root damage. Harvest leaves when young for salads or wait for mature leaves for cooking. Enjoy continuous harvests by sowing every 10 to 14 days.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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