Cardinal Organic Swiss Chard is a premium organic variety that combines outstanding beauty with excellent productivity. It is known for its vibrant crimson-red stalks that contrast beautifully with its dark green leaves and red veins, making it an ideal choice for home gardens, raised beds, and organic growing.
It produces large, tender leaves with a smooth texture and a mild flavor, along with thick, crisp stalks in a rich crimson-red color that add striking visual appeal to both fresh salads and cooked dishes. Both the leaves and stalks can be enjoyed fresh or cooked, and the stalks retain much of their vibrant color after cooking.
This variety is fast growing and highly productive. The outer leaves can be harvested continuously while the plant continues producing fresh new growth throughout the season, providing an extended harvest period. It is also known for its vigorous growth and its ability to produce uniform, high-quality leaves.
In the Gulf countries, it is grown during the winter growing season. The best planting period is from October to January. Seeds can be started in trays during September to produce transplants ready for the beginning of the season, or they can be sown directly into the garden.
Seeds require darkness for successful germination, so they should be covered with a light layer of soil while maintaining consistent moisture until germination. It grows best in full sun and can also tolerate partial shade in areas with higher temperatures. Fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering will encourage healthy growth.
Harvest usually begins about 50–60 days after sowing. The outer leaves can be picked continuously to encourage the plant to produce fresh new growth throughout the season.
Cardinal Organic is an excellent choice for growers looking for an organic Swiss chard variety with vibrant crimson-red stalks, abundant production, a mild flavor, and outstanding ornamental appeal, making it ideal for home gardens, organic cultivation, and productive growing.
1/2tspoon in packet
