What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Swiss Chard Plants

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Swiss Chard Plants

  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 2, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It may be aphids since you mention stickiness on the undersides of leaves, as this would be from the honeydew they secrete. Neem oil is a good treatment for this and is both safe to use and effective. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Heather on
    November 6, 2012
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It might. Swiss chard is pretty hardy in the cold and if it goes to seed, the seeds will likely survive and grow. The tricky part will be if they go to seed. That will depend on how cold it gets and if it flowers at all.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    June 19, 2013
    A.

    It's most likely Swiss Chard, aka Silverbeet. "Bright Lights" is one of the more colorful varieties. Here's an article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/types-of-swiss-chard.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Heather on
    July 1, 2013
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Sounds like a fungus. I would treat them with a fungicide. Neem oil is a good organic choice for fungicide.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 12, 2014
    Certified Expert
    A.

    The plant reaches a mature height of about 18 inches, but harvested chard should be between 9-12 inches for best results.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 22, 2014
    Certified Expert
    A.

    You can keep them, though I cannot say for sure if they will produce. Therefore, I would also plant some seeds/seedlings alongside them just in case.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 6, 2014
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It won't hurt to add some mulch around them. Straw works well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/mulching-plants-in-winter.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
1 2 3 4 … 6

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

Learn More

OK
X
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!