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Chard Seeds - Swiss - El Dorado

Bright golden stems and glossy green leaves add color and nutrition to any garden.
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A dazzling golden beauty among greens. ‘El Dorado’ Swiss chard produces bright yellow stems and vibrant green leaves that shimmer in sunlight. The flavor is mild, slightly earthy, and sweet, excellent for both cooking and fresh use.

Plants grow 18–22 inches tall, producing heavily through the season with strong resistance to bolting. Both ornamental and edible, it’s a centerpiece of any colorful garden.

A modern selection from rainbow chard lines, ‘El Dorado’ delivers brilliance and productivity in every stalk.

$200 USD
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Pickup available at Bertie County Seeds

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Plant identity

Minimum seed count 100
Scientific name Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Life cycle Biennial
Botanical family Amaranthaceae
Reproductive type Open-Pollinated (OP)
Heritage qualifiers Non-GMO

Timing and climate

Days to maturity 50-59 Days
Germination 7-14 Days
Germination temperature 50–65 °F
Planting season Spring/Fall
Bloom season Spring
Frost tolerance Hardy
Sunlight Full sun
Water needs Moderate

Site, soil, and space

Soil type Loamy
Preferred soil pH 6.0–6.5
Seed depth 1/2 in
Plant spacing 12 in
Row spacing 18 in
Mature height 25–30 in
Growth habit Rosette
Support needed No-Support
Suitable growing locations In-ground bed, Raised bed, Greenhouse, High Tunnel, Community garden, Hydroponic, Vertical

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Leafy-green season profile

Cool-season greens may benefit from afternoon shade as temperatures rise.

Starting targets

Direct sun
6+ hours
Plant spacing
12+ in
Container starting point
2+ gal
Listed light
Full sun
Growth habit
Rosette
Support guidance
No-Support
Mature height
25–30 in

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