Description

A vibrant and versatile leafy green, chard is easy to grow and provides a long harvest of nutritious leaves. Supplied as a young plant, ready to grow on for a continuous supply through the season.

Highlights:

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  Harvesting Season: May to October


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  Final Size: Up to 40–60cm tall | Spread 30–40cm


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade | Moist, fertile, well-drained soil


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  Best Grown In: Raised beds, containers, or open ground


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  Supplied As: Young plant in a growers pot

Why We Love It:

Chard is one of the most reliable crops you can grow—perfect for South London gardens, balconies and allotments. It’s incredibly productive, offering a steady supply of leaves over many months, and its colourful stems (in some varieties) add real visual interest to your growing space. Easy to care for and tolerant of a range of conditions, it’s ideal for beginners and experienced growers alike.

Sowing & Growing Tips:

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  When to Sow: Not applicable – supplied as a young plant; plant out from spring onwards


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  Germination Time: Not applicable


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  Where to Grow: Open ground, raised beds, or containers in a sunny or lightly shaded spot


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  Care Notes: Keep soil consistently moist and harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth. Avoid letting plants dry out, especially in warmer weather.

The Nunhead Gardener Recommends:

Harvest little and often for tender leaves. Delicious sautéed with garlic, added to soups, or used as a spinach substitute in everyday cooking.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.