Chard

Edible
Leafy Green

Chard plants produce vibrant, colourful stems and nutritious leaves that are perfect for adding to stir-fries, salads, and steamed dishes. Easy to grow, chard thrives in well-drained soil and both sunny or partially shaded spots. It is a versatile crop that can be harvested continuously throughout the season, providing a reliable and attractive addition to your vegetable garden.

Harvest Time: 6-8 Weeks
High Yields
Easy To Grow
Tender Leaves

Type:

Size:

£8.95

Details

Chard is a highly productive and versatile vegetable known for its vibrant stems and leafy greens. This nutritious plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil, making it perfect for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers. Chard provides a continuous harvest of tender leaves and colourful stems, which can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in a variety of dishes. The attractive, rainbow-coloured stems also add a decorative touch to your garden.

  • Produces colourful, nutritious leaves and stems ideal for cooking or fresh eating
  • Thrives in both full sun and partial shade with well-drained soil
  • Perfect for growing in garden beds, raised beds, or containers
  • Provides a continuous harvest throughout the growing season

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Packs: Ready-to-plant chard packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

Delivery & Guarantee

Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

What You Need To Know About “Chard”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Chard is an easy-to-grow, highly nutritious vegetable that produces vibrant leaves and colourful stems. It thrives in a variety of garden settings, including sunny or partially shaded areas, and is perfect for adding to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. Chard is a hardy crop that can be harvested continuously, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden.

  • Thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Produces vibrant, nutritious leaves and stems
  • Perfect for growing in containers, garden beds, or raised beds
  • Provides a reliable and continuous harvest throughout the season

Chard is an easy-to-grow, highly nutritious vegetable that produces vibrant leaves and colourful stems. It thrives in a variety of garden settings, including sunny or partially shaded areas, and is perfect for adding to salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. Chard is a hardy crop that can be harvested continuously, making it a valuable addition to any vegetable garden.

  • Thrives in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Produces vibrant, nutritious leaves and stems
  • Perfect for growing in containers, garden beds, or raised beds
  • Provides a reliable and continuous harvest throughout the season
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio
Planting Time: Spring to Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for chard plants?

Chard thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential for tender leaves and steady growth.

When should I harvest chard?

Harvest chard when the leaves are large enough to use, typically 8-10 weeks after planting. Cut outer leaves first for a continuous harvest.

How do I care for chard plants?

Water regularly, especially in dry periods. Remove damaged leaves and provide a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy, productive growth.

Frequently Bought With

Recommended
Other Vegetables
Gardener's Favourites
  • 14 Reviews

    Beetroot 'Pablo'

    SHOP NOW
  • Cabbage 'Red Flame'

    SHOP NOW
  • Beetroot 'Golden'

    SHOP NOW
  • Swede 'Marian'

    SHOP NOW
  • Cabbage 'Stonehead Round’

    SHOP NOW
  • Beetroot 'Mixed Selection'

    SHOP NOW
  • Brussels Sprouts 'Trafalgar’

    SHOP NOW
  • Carrot 'Chanteney’

    SHOP NOW
  • Apache Chilli Pepper Plant

    SHOP NOW
  • Leeks 'Jolant'

    SHOP NOW
  • Over 2 Million Plants Shipped

    ★★★★★

    "Acqua Garden made gardening so simple and enjoyable. My vegetable garden is thriving and I could not be happier!"

    Emily Johnson
    ★★★★★

    "Thanks to Acqua Garden, I have a beautiful patio garden. The plants are healthy and the support team is amazing"

    Michael Smith
    ★★★★★

    "I am new to gardening and Acqua Garden provided everything I needed. The plants are high quality and the tips are very helpful"

    Sarah Williams

    Why Gardeners Choose Acqua Garden