Vintage Costa Verde Swiss Chard, often called Perpetual Spinach, is a resilient and productive leafy green grown for its smooth, tender leaves. Although technically a beet, it is harvested for its spinach-like foliage and mild, versatile flavour.
Unlike true spinach, this variety is slow to bolt and continues producing fresh leaves over a long period. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it is ideal for gardeners looking for a steady supply of nutritious greens throughout the season.
ðą Growing at a glance
ðą Sowing: Marchâmid September
âïļ Light: Full sun to partial shade
ð§ Water: Regular watering for tender leaves
ðĄïļ Germination: 7â14 days
ð Height: 30â50 cm
ðŠī Spacing: 25â35 cm
âģ Harvest: From 8â10 weeks, then continuously
ðŋ Growing tips
Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage new growth. Late summer sowings often provide autumn and winter harvests, and plants may regrow in spring after mild winters.
