{"id":10006835272,"title":"Swiss Chard Seeds - Lucullus","handle":"swiss-chard-lucullus-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e50 days. The Lucullus Swiss Chard seed variety produces large green leaves and white stems. The crops can grow in zones 6 and up, and the leaves can be harvested after fifty days. The Lucullus Swiss Chard leaves have a bitter taste, similar to spinach. 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Leave eighteen inches between the seeds to allow enough room for growth. The Lucullus will do best with full or partial sun, and will need to be watered evenly. When the plants are between six and eight inches tall, the leaves can be harvested by cutting them an inch and a half above the ground. 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The Lucullus Swiss Chard seed variety produces large green leaves and white stems. The crops can grow in zones 6 and up, and the leaves can be harvested after fifty days. The Lucullus Swiss Chard leaves have a bitter taste, similar to spinach. Approx. 930 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lucullus Swiss Chard Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e beta vulgaris subsp vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich soil with a pH level of 6 to 6.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full or Partial Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Susceptible to Slugs and aphids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with white stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter, similar to spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lucullus Swiss Chard seeds can be planted two to three weeks before the last average frost of the season, half an inch deep in a soil with an ideal pH level between 6 and 6.4. Leave eighteen inches between the seeds to allow enough room for growth. The Lucullus will do best with full or partial sun, and will need to be watered evenly. When the plants are between six and eight inches tall, the leaves can be harvested by cutting them an inch and a half above the ground. If harvested carefully, the plants can produce more leaves that can be harvested again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e"}