In the first half of May, chard can already be planted in open ground in a sunny place.
How to grow
It is important to use light and fertile soil for growing this type of beet; the taste of the future harvest primarily depends on the quality of the soil.
The plant requires abundant water throughout the entire seedling period.
Chard can be planted as seedlings or sown directly into the ground from the end of April.
Seeds are sown in furrows to a depth of 2-2.5 cm with an interval of 1 cm for petiole varieties and 2-4 cm for leaf varieties.
Before sowing, soak the seeds in water at 35-40°C for a day or to speed up germination in a superphosphate solution or wood ash infusion.
What does chard like
Chard is valued for its leaves and petioles.
Chard loves sunny or slightly shaded places, then it grows most beautifully, and the petioles become heavily colored.
The vegetable loves soil rich in nutrients, where it grows quickly and lushly.
How to water
Watering. Chard is moisture-loving: try to water the beds generously at a rate of about 2.5 liters per plant as the topsoil dries out.
In rainy weather, watering can be reduced. Do not allow the soil to become waterlogged.
Previously, we told you how to grow godetia.
