Jack Miller

Your swiss chard stems are green because that’s the natural, expected color for most standard varieties of this leafy green.   If you were picturing those stunning rainbow stalks of red, pink, orange, or yellow, seeing plain green stems can feel a little disappointing.   But here’s the good news: green stems on swiss chard … Read more

Swiss chard leaves turning yellow is a common sign that something is off with your plant.   And the good news is, most of the time it’s completely fixable.   If your swiss chard leaves are turning yellow, you’re likely dealing with a watering issue, a nutrient deficiency, or even a pest problem.   In … Read more

When to transplant Swiss chard seedlings depends on a few key factors, but the short answer is that you should transplant them when they have developed at least two to four true leaves and the outdoor soil temperature has reached at least 50°F.   This timing is crucial because Swiss chard seedlings are surprisingly hardy … Read more

The best time to start picking swiss chard is when the leaves reach at least 6 inches in length, usually about 30 to 40 days after you sow the seeds.   You don’t need to wait for a specific calendar date because when to start picking swiss chard really depends on your growing zone and … Read more

You should thin Swiss chard seedlings when they have developed their first set of true leaves, which typically occurs about two to three weeks after germination.   This is the ideal time to thin Swiss chard seedlings because the plants are still small enough to transplant without shocking them too much.   Thinning Swiss chard … Read more