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| | Bionda di Lyon Swiss Chard (OP) ~ $
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We first saw this Swiss Chard offered by an Italian seed company and liked the pale green leaves with contrasting white petioles. The medium length leaves are smooth and tender and have less fiber than other Swiss Chard types. The flavor is excellent. 50 days.
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| Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard (OG) ~ $
2.50
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Fordhook Giant's nice mild flavor and vigorous growth habit make it the standard for green chard. The leaves are heavily savoyed, dark green, with white veins and stalks. Grows 20-28" tall, and tolerates both heat and cold. This heirloom variety was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee and Co. in 1934. 2 gm./pkt., approximately 140 seeds.
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| Intense Swiss Chard ~ $
2.50
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Best for baby leaf production, the stems are uniformly red with smooth leaves. May be picked after 26 days when the petioles are 3” long and easy to cut. If grown to maturity, Intense is similar to Rhubarb, with bright red stems and savoyed dark green leaves. 26 days baby leaf, 55-60 days full sized. 1 gm./pkt.
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| Rainbow Swiss Chard (OG) ~ $
2.50
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Rainbow is an improved variety of Bright Lights, an heirloom variety of Swiss Chard which can be traced back to Australia in the 1850's. Rainbow's stalks and veins give a grand display of vivid colors including yellow, pink, red, green, purple, and white, with endless variations from plant to plant. Edible of course, and a natural ingredient for salads of mixed lettuces and greens. Open pollinated. 2 gm./pkt., about 140 seeds.
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| Rhubarb Chard (OG) ~ $
2.50
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The standard for red stemmed chard and it's no wonder why. This beautiful variety looks like rhubarb and has a stronger and sweeter flavor than green chard. Deep green, highly savoyed leaves have striking ruby colored stalks and veins. Holds well in the garden, growing to 2' tall. 59 days. Open pollinated. 2 gm./pkt., about 140 seeds. OG.
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