Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Chard
Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris (Cicla-ryhmä)
A decorative, long-cropping leafy vegetable for a large pot. Pick outer leaves and new ones grow from the centre.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | in containers April–July (UK) | [1] |
| Sowing depth | cover with about 2.5 cm of compost | [1] |
| Seed rate / spacing | finally 30 cm; 5 cm for baby leaves | [1] |
| Harvest | cut at least 5 cm above the base | [1] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.