Firebird Swiss Chard
Plant Size Guide

Firebird Swiss Chard (Beta Vulgaris) Live Plant
Days to maturity: 28 baby, 55 full
Plant spacing: 1 per square foot
Sunlight requirements: 4-14 hours
Look out for: worms tucked under leaves
Harvest notes: harvest outer leaves anytime. leaves are edible at any stage of growth.
Lifecycle: annual
Firebird Chard is like a living piece of art in the garden—deep reddish purple, crinkled leaves set off by fiery red stems that practically glow in the sun. It’s not only stunning to look at, but also one of the most versatile greens you can grow, combining the earthy richness of spinach with a hint of beet-like sweetness. Here in zone 10b, Firebird Chard is a dream crop. It grows quickly, tolerates heat better than many leafy greens, and can be harvested again and again—just snip the outer leaves and let the center keep producing. Plant it in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil, and give it steady moisture for the most tender leaves. It’s happy both in garden beds and big containers, making it perfect for small spaces. In the kitchen, Firebird Chard is a true workhorse. Young leaves are mild enough to toss into salads, while mature ones hold up beautifully when sautéed, braised, or added to soups and stews. When growing chard keep an eye out for slugs and snails, its one of their favorite snacks.
Delivery Details
Delivery Details
When you place your order we head into our greenhouse to select the very best plants we have in stock for your garden. We label them with handwritten compostable wooden labels and pack them in recyclable boxes to keep them safe on their journey. Our delivery partners, Roadie, take it from there and head to the Redlands to pick up your order. Communication and tracking take place via Roadie and your driver will leave your plants in a safe and covered area.
Plant Care
Plant Care
When your plant delivery arrives, make sure you water your new plants thoroughly with a light spray of water (none of this thumb over the hose stuff). We recommend planting them within 10 days of receiving them. If you do intent to wait to plant them, we recommend placing them in a shallow reservoir (like a baking pan) and filling it with half an inch of water so they can drink the water from below while you are at work and place them in an area with plenty of sun. When planting in your garden always add a dash of Organic granular fertilizer, and give them extra water during their first week in their new home, while they adjust. We recommend disturbing the root ball as little as possible during planting.
About Our Plants
About Our Plants
All of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly.
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