Bright Lights Swiss Chard

Bright Lights Swiss Chard is a stunning and productive variety, celebrated for its rainbow-coloured stems in shades of gold, pink, orange, purple, red, and white, paired with glossy green or bronze leaves. This open-pollinated, non-GMO seed produces plants that are both ornamental and highly nutritious, making them a favourite for vegetable gardens, containers, and edible landscaping across Canada.

Key Features of Bright Lights Swiss Chard Seeds

• Open-pollinated and non-GMO for healthy, sustainable gardens
• Stems in a wide range of bright colours: gold, pink, orange, purple, red, and white
• Glossy, savoyed green or bronze leaves with a mild flavour—each colour offers subtle taste differences
• Consistent growth rate, leaf shape, and strong bolt resistance across all colours
• Suitable for production year-round, with some frost tolerance and excellent heat resistance
• Highly ornamental—ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers
• Days to maturity: 55 days for mature bunching, 28 days for baby leaf harvest

Planting and Growing Bright Lights Swiss Chard

• Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last heavy frost, or start indoors 4–5 weeks before transplanting
• Plant seeds 0.5–0.75 in (13–19 mm) deep in a sunny location
• Space seedlings 6–8 inches apart in rows 18–24 inches apart for bunching; for baby leaf, sow in bands 4 inches apart at ½ inch depth
• Thin seedlings to 8 inches apart for larger plants
• Grows best in cooler temperatures but tolerates summer heat; overwinter in mild climates
• Water regularly during dry periods to keep stalks tender and prevent wilting

Care Tips

• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Feed with a balanced organic fertilizer every 4–6 weeks
• Harvest outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply; cut-and-come-again harvest method works well
• Dunk or wash leaves in cold water after harvest to prevent wilting; store at 2°C (36°F) and high humidity for up to 12 days

Harvesting & Storing

• Harvest baby leaves at 28 days, mature bunches at 55 days
• Leaves and stems are edible—use in salads, sautés, fritters, or as a spinach substitute
• Plants produce well into the fall and can be overwintered for an early spring crop

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does Bright Lights Swiss Chard need full sun? Yes—at least 6–8 hours daily.
• When should I plant Bright Lights Swiss Chard seeds? Sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors for an earlier crop.
• Can I grow Bright Lights Swiss Chard in containers? Yes—choose a sunny spot and provide rich, well-drained soil.