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- Q.What Is Eating My Swiss Chard? - I have planted several lots of Swiss chard. Some get to a stage where they can be planted out. Carefully ...
- Q.How To Divide A Large Chard Plant - I have a large chard plant with a few smaller plant on the main trunk. Can I break these off ...
- Q.Can We Keep EatImg Chard When It’s Seedling? - Do we have to pluck the old chard plant and start from seeds ??
- Q.Rainbow Chard Has Blisters On The Leaves, What Can Help? - I planted the rainbow chard in the raised bed on May 23. I grew the seeds under lights and the ...
- Q.Why Has My Greenhouse Grown Chard Gotten Tough And Hard? - Second question Do I need to empty out the soil used in my greenhouse this summer, before planting seeds for ...
- Q.How Do I Propagate Swiss Chard Which Has Trailed And Has Multiple Shoots/new Plants? - The long stem in the middle (from when the plant bolted this summer) has stems growing new, nice-looking shoots, but ...
- Q.Are Older Rainbow Chard Leaves With Scaliness On Them Edible? - The older leaves seem to carry quite a lot of small scales. Is this normal and edible? If not, what ...
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Anonymous on
July 7, 2020Q.What is eating my Swiss chard?
I have planted several lots of Swiss chard. Some get to a stage where they can be planted out. Carefully planted some out under wire mesh And some slug pellets. They got eaten overnight. Kept some in the greenhouse but they all got eaten. Pretty sure it's not slugs or snails and no evidence of anything else. Nothing else is affected. Any suggestions please
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It's not clear if your chard's leaves are being eaten or if the entire plants are being eaten. If you've ruled out insects, aphids, beetles, caterpillars and other such creatures, the only thing I can think of that can get under wire mesh would be rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, voles, moles or other less adorable burrowing rodents. Look for some holes in your soil.
Here are a couple articles that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/vole-control.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
May 25, 2021Q.How To Divide A Large Chard Plant
I have a large chard plant with a few smaller plant on the main trunk. Can I break these off and restart?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would cut them off with a clean, sharp blade rather than breaking them. Here's an article that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/dividing-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 31, 2021Q.Can We Keep EatImg Chard When It’s Seedling?
Do we have to pluck the old chard plant and start from seeds ??
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.ou can continue to harvest chard until it dies back with the first frost. Here's an article with info for you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/harvesting-swiss-chard-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 6, 2021Q.Rainbow Chard Has Blisters On The Leaves, What Can Help?
I planted the rainbow chard in the raised bed on May 23. I grew the seeds under lights and the plants were healthy when I transplanted them. 3 days ago I noticed the stains. I though it might be fungus, the cabbage has also some outer dry leaves, but their damage is limited to a couple of leaves for plant, and the stains are light yellow, not dark like the ones in the chard leaves. I thought that they needed more water and I watered them longer for the last 2 days but the situation has worsen. They are under a screen, the soil is new, I used store bought compost and Jobe's organic 3-7-4 fertilizer. I also have cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, radishes, spinach, and parsley in the same 4 by 8 bed. What can I do to take care of this problem? Thanks for helping. This is my first attempt at growing vegetables.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 15, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Your chard problems are likely fungal or environmental. When you moved them outside did you gradually increase the light from shade to sun? They look like they have sunscald. You mention they are under a screen. Have they always been? Here are some articles that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/leaf-scald-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/signs-of-swiss-chard-disease.htm
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Anonymous on
September 2, 2021Q.Why Has My Greenhouse Grown Chard Gotten Tough And Hard?
Second question Do I need to empty out the soil used in my greenhouse this summer, before planting seeds for my winter veggies? Third question I'm in Fairfield, Iowa. When do I start seeds for winter chard, etc., and what veggies can I grow in my greenhouse this winter in addition to chard? Thanks!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 16, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Likely, it is the heat, or has gone over ripe. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-vegetable-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/swiss-chard-diseases-and-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/swiss-chard-spring-planting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/how-to-grow-swiss-chard.htm
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momsaid on
October 26, 2021
Winchester, VA 22602Q.How Do I Propagate Swiss Chard Which Has Trailed And Has Multiple Shoots/new Plants?
The long stem in the middle (from when the plant bolted this summer) has stems growing new, nice-looking shoots, but they don't have their own root systems yet. Can I divide these and replant? Will they grow roots?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 27, 2021
Certified ExpertA.No, the plant will be far too old to grow a root system. After harvest, the plant will begin to die off. Taking a tip cutting will fail. It is best to start over from seed each season, or every few weeks for multiple harvests.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/how-to-grow-swiss-chard.htm
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August 1, 2022Q.Are Older Rainbow Chard Leaves With Scaliness On Them Edible?
The older leaves seem to carry quite a lot of small scales. Is this normal and edible? If not, what is it and how can it be prevented? Many thanks, Leila Evans
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 11, 2022
Certified ExpertA.They are likely edible, but they are not likely very palatable. Unfortunately, your photos did not come through. I am unable to see the damage.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard
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