Nov '25 • Gardening
Brightly-Coloured Swiss Chard - an Excellent Choice for Gardening Success
When it comes to choosing what to plant in the garden, one plant is at the top of my list - Swiss Chard. Also known as Silverbeet, it is part of the same family as Beetroot and Spinach.
I find Swiss Chard (Silverbeet) easy and uncomplicated to grow. So, if you are looking at some easy gardening wins to build your veggie-growing confidence, I recommend growing this wonderful plant. It is very hardy, keeps putting out food, and can last for several years.
The seeds come in a cluster, so when planting you may have multiple seeds strike from the same cluster. Not to worry, you can separate them and grow them on individually. You can start raising them as seedlings from about August onward. In sub-tropical climates, like Mulimbimby, Murwulimbah, the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Coffs Harbour (I have probably murdered those place names!), you can grow them year-round.
That said, they are not huge fans of full sun in the middle of summer, and they will wilt in extreme temperatures. Keep the water up and they'll bounce back well. They don't mind dappled shade, so my tip is to move them to a shady spot in the peak of a summer's day.
Best of all, they come in a range of colourful choices to brighten up your garden. Check out the colour in this pot!!
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