Chard

The list includes cabbage loopers, slugs (which also make holes in leaves as they eat), diamond back moths, flea beetles (which make smaller holes), and… Read More »What Is Eating My Swiss Chard At Night?

They love their leafy greens and kale, chard, and broccoli are all favourites. But they are not picky, and they will happily eat the young… Read More »Do Squirrels Like Swiss Chard?

Some leafy greens, such as collard and dandelion greens, parsley, kale, Swiss chard, and escarole, should be fed in limited quantities, as they are high… Read More »Do Rabbits Eat Swiss Chard?

Light feeders: carrot, garlic, onion, chard, mustard and pepper. Is Swiss chard a light feeder? Swiss chard is a light feeder that is not particularly… Read More »Is Chard A Light Feeder?

Armyworms There are four species that will commonly launch an attack on Swiss chard plants, including the beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), bertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata),… Read More »What Eats Chard In The Garden?

Overwintering Swiss chard To overwinter chard, cut back the leaves to 5 cm above the ground in autumn without damaging the crown or buds. Then… Read More »How Do You Overwinter Swiss Chard?

Yes, it will tolerate light frosts. It is not as freeze tolerant as collards and kale, but will certainly make through the first early frosts… Read More »Will Swiss Chard Survive A Freeze?

Rotate swiss chard along with other root vegetables such as carrots and radish. What can you plant after Swiss chard? 2. Brassicas: Members of the… Read More »What Can You Rotate With Swiss Chard?

With plenty of water, you can usually continue harvesting from these full-size plants for many months. If you plan to grow your Swiss chard in… Read More »How Many Swiss Chard Can You Plant In A Square Foot?

Swiss Chard and onions make good growing companions as both are left in the soil for a long time. Can chard and onions be planted… Read More »Can I Grow Chard With Onions?