Swiss Quality Seeds

Wenn die Schweizer ein Gemüse für sich beanspruchen dürfen, ist es der Mangold: Auf Englisch heisst er nämlich Swiss Chard. Der Krautstiel ist ein überaus praktisches Gemüse: im frühen Sommer gepflanzt, kommt er im Herbst, wenn das Sommergemüse vorbei ist, so richtig in Schuss. Dann werden fortlaufend die äusseren Blätter mit dem breiten, weissen Stiel geerntet. Es bilden sich dauernd neue und er verträgt sogar einiges unter Null, sodass fast den ganzen Winter über geerntet werden kann. Im kleinen Gewächshaus ist er die absolut ideale Winterkultur. Der Blattmangold ist eher mit einem Riesenspinat vergleichbar. Er wächst das ganze Jahr durch, kann immer wieder geschnitten werden. Eine Spezialität ist der Blattmangold "Gelber Bündner". Die Bündner stehen auf ihn, wird doch der beste Capuns daraus zubereitet.

Chard, Swiss chard

goosefoot family Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris var. vulgaris

Yellow Grisons Swiss chard

People from the Grisons love this Swiss chard. Their national dish, known as Capuns, depends on the tender and savoury leaves of this variety. Since it is hard to keep a secret to oneself, people from lower regions have discovered this specialty and now it can be yours.

Sow in late April to mid-July in rows 20–30 cm apart. Chard loves heavy group soils. Mature compost in abundance and abundant watering help the flavours develop. Harvest, depending on the seeding date, from June to October. Late seeding actually produces an additional harvest in the following spring.

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Harvest

Sowing quantity 200 g/Are

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Unit
Price / item
Amount
21620
Portion (for 5 m²)
3.95 CHF
0.00 CHF
21625
25 g (50 seeds/g)
11.20 CHF
Sold out
21626
100 g (50 seeds/g)
30.10 CHF
0.00 CHF

Green leafy Swiss chard

Chard is a traditional leafy vegetable in alpine regions. Due to its deep green leaves, it is very hearty and healthy. It also produces a high yield making it not only tasty, but very economical.

Sow in late April to mid-July in rows 20–30 cm apart. Chard loves heavy group soils. Mature compost in abundance and abundant watering help the flavours develop. Harvest, depending on the seeding date, from June to October. Late seeding actually produces an additional harvest in the following spring.

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Sow
Harvest

Sowing quantity 200 g/Are

Item No.
Unit
Price / item
Amount
21600
Portion (for 5 m²)
3.95 CHF
0.00 CHF
21605
25 g (50 seeds/g)
10.50 CHF
0.00 CHF
21606
100 g (50 seeds/g)
30.10 CHF
0.00 CHF
Im zweiten Jahr blüht der Krautstiel meterhoch!

Geneva (Field) Swiss chard

This hardy species overwinters very nicely in the open field—hence its common name of field chard. It can be used until late in the spring. The wide, white petioles (leaf stems) result in extensive leaves that add to your yield. The broad leaf can be cooked as spinach or used in rolled leaf recipes. It is a very tasty and high-yielding leafy vegetable.

Sow from April to July either directly into the garden bed at 40 cm spacing between rows or transplant seedlings from a starter tray. Thin out direct seedlings to 40 cm spacing within rows also. Harvest by continuously breaking off outer leaves. Leave the central leaves of new growth to continue growing. Let those keep growing to increase your yield.

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Transplant
plants
Harvest

Sowing quantity 8 - 10 g/Are

Item No.
Unit
Price / item
Amount
22400
Portion (ca. 200 plants)
3.95 CHF
0.00 CHF
22405
25 g (50 seeds/g)
13.55 CHF
0.00 CHF