Swiss chard seeds

Common name: Swiss chard Scientific name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla Original habitat of Swiss chard: • Its original habitat dates back to the Mediterranean basin and Southern Europe, from where it spread to various parts of the world. Description of Swiss chard: • Swiss chard is a plant with dark green leaves, belonging to the beet family. It can be consumed raw or cooked. Swiss chard, which is a winter vegetable widely consumed around the world, is highly nutritious. • Since it is a low-calorie plant, it is a great food for people following a diet and trying to lose weight. One cup of Swiss chard contains about 35 calories. Uses and benefits of Swiss chard: • Swiss chard is a leafy vegetable rich in nutrients that offers many different benefits to the body. • It is a type of hybrid leafy vegetable, whose leaves are eaten as well as its roots sometimes. • It is rich in minerals, vitamins B, C, and E, folic acid, and iron. • Small Swiss chard leaves can be used in salads, but most often Swiss chard is used in preparing some cooked dishes. • Swiss chard leaves are beneficial for many health problems. • They prevent the formation of chronic diseases and are effective against diabetes. Suitable climate for Swiss chard: • Grows in moderate climates. • Prefers direct sunlight for at least six hours a day. • Tolerates high temperatures. • Tolerates frost and cold. • Tolerates drought. Suitable soil for Swiss chard: • Grows in various fertile, well-drained, and aerated soils. • Performs well in sandy and mixed soils. • Does not tolerate soil salinity. • Needs regular watering, especially in summer. Method of propagation of Swiss chard: • Propagates through seeds. Planting time for Swiss chard: • Planting begins from mid-September and October until mid-November, and it can also be planted in a spring crop at the end of March and April. Method of planting Swiss chard with seeds: • Sow Swiss chard seeds in the soil in parallel lines. • Leave a distance of 5-8 cm between each seed. • Cover the seeds lightly with soil and compost. • Water the seeds and soil thoroughly until water drains from the drainage holes. Fertilization method for Swiss chard: • One acre of Swiss chard needs about 250 kg of ammonium nitrate 33%, applied in batches, with each batch immediately after harvesting.