{"product_id":"swiss-chard-seeds-northern-lights-mix","title":"SWISS CHARD Seeds, Northern Lights Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Lights Mix (Beta vulgaris) is a heirloom Swiss chard blend grown for its brilliantly colored stems in shades of pink, orange, yellow, red, and white, topped with tender green leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Equally at home in the vegetable bed and the ornamental border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beta vulgaris 'Northern Lights Mix'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated leafy green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 55 to 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStem colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e pink, orange, yellow, red, and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 12 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 to 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauteing and steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh young leaves in salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible ornamental and container plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-and-come-again harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding color to garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1\/2 to 1 inch deep in fertile, well-drained soil from spring onward. Thin seedlings for airflow and keep the soil evenly moist for the brightest stem color. Chard tolerates heat and light frost, so it produces over a long season. Harvest outer leaves regularly to keep new growth coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild, slightly earthy, and tender, with crisp, juicy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304497156374,"sku":"D-130-2828174","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/SWISS_CHARD_Seeds_Northern_Lights_Mix.jpg?v=1764626099","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/swiss-chard-seeds-northern-lights-mix","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}