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An image of the plant grown with seed for Swiss Chard Silverado Seeds - Lush, Savoyed Dark Green Leaves with Broad White Stems, Perfect for Salads & Sautes, Slow Bolting Variety
  • An image of the plant grown with seed for Swiss Chard Silverado Seeds - Lush, Savoyed Dark Green Leaves with Broad White Stems, Perfect for Salads & Sautes, Slow Bolting Variety
Swiss Chard Silverado Seeds - Lush, Savoyed Dark Green Leaves with Broad White Stems, Perfect for Salads & Sautes, Slow Bolting Variety
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

50 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Biennial
Grow Zones

3 - 10

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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  • Distinctive Appearance: Features heavily savoyed, glossy dark green leaves supported by broad, white stems, adding a unique visual appeal to your garden.
  • Easy Planting: Thrives in most soil types; sow seeds 1 inch deep, in rows 15-18 inches apart. Thin plants to 6 inches apart for optimal growth.
  • Continuous Harvest: Maturing within weeks, enjoy successive seeding every 10-14 days to ensure a constant supply of fresh chard throughout the summer.
  • Versatile Culinary Uses: Ideal for adding a nutritious and colorful twist to salads, sautés, and soups with its excellent taste and texture.
  • Robust Grower: More compact at 16 inches tall, this slow bolting variety fits well in small garden spaces and is perfect as a contrasting plant in flower gardens.

Swiss Chard Silverado is a versatile and visually striking addition to any garden. With its heavily savoyed, glossy dark green leaves and broad white stems, it not only enhances your culinary creations but also adds ornamental value to your garden. This compact variety grows up to 16 inches tall, making it ideal for small spaces.

Sow seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil is workable, ensuring a shallow depth of 1 inch. Space rows 15-18 inches apart and thin seedlings to 6 inches for optimal growth. Enjoy a continuous harvest by performing successive seedings every 10-14 days. Perfect for salads, sautés, and soups, Swiss Chard Silverado is a must-have for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 60
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 85 plants — covers about 53–64 sq. ft.
  • 500 seeds — 425 plants — covers about 266–319 sq. ft.
  • 1000 seeds — 850 plants — covers about 531–638 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, upright habit with heavily savoyed, glossy leaves and broad white stems
  • Height: up to 16 in (40 cm)
  • Spread: 10–12 in (25–30 cm)
  • Spacing: 6 in between plants; 15–18 in between rows

Choosing a packet size

  • A 100-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners and small beds, or for frequent cut-and-come-again harvests.
  • The 500-seed packet suits larger home plots, community gardens, or succession plantings over the season.
  • The 1000-seed packet is best for market growers, schools, or landscapers establishing substantial edible plantings.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Swiss Chard Silverado seeds outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and space rows 15 to 18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 6 inches apart for optimal growth.

Germination occurs in 7-14 days. Ensure consistent moisture during germination. Once seedlings are established, gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions if started indoors before transplanting.

Water regularly to maintain soil moisture and mulch to conserve water and suppress weeds. Harvest leaves as needed, cutting them from the outside of the plant to encourage new growth. Enjoy fresh in salads or cooked.
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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