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Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights'

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A must-have for a stunning blend of beauty and utility in your garden and kitchen. This exceptional new variety offers rainbow-hued stems in shades of red, yellow, pink, and orange, contrasted against…

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12 x Plug Plants
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Description

A must-have for a stunning blend of beauty and utility in your garden and kitchen. This exceptional new variety offers rainbow-hued stems in shades of red, yellow, pink, and orange, contrasted against lush, deep green leaves. Not only is it visually striking, but it’s also one of the most nutritious leafy greens you can grow, packed with vitamins.

Its adaptability makes it a wonderful choice for anyone, from seasoned gardeners to complete beginners. Growing well in both garden beds and containers, it’s a space-saving solution for small gardens or patios. What’s more, it’s pollinator-friendly, welcoming bees and beneficial insects to your outdoor space.

Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights', a holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, provides an ongoing harvest of tender leaves and crunchy stems, perfect for salads, sautés, and soups. It’s easy to grow and maintain, with excellent resistance to pests and diseases, so you can enjoy a bountiful harvest with minimal fuss.

Bring your garden to life with this versatile, eye-catching, and delicious vegetable. Whether you’re a keen cook or simply love a vibrant garden, Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ won’t disappoint.

Enjoy free delivery on these plug plants! Please note: If you add other items to your order then this may include a postage surcharge.

Supplied as a set of 12 plug plants, ready to grow on and plant out, once all risk of frost has passed.

Top Tips

Remove weeds around the plants regularly to reduce competition for nutrients and water. Take care not to disturb the shallow roots of the plants.

Care Information
  • Swiss Chard prefers a sunny spot, but it can tolerate partial shade, especially during warmer months.
  • Chard thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. If your soil is heavy or clay-like, improve drainage with compost or organic matter.
  • Enrich the planting area with well-rotted compost or a balanced fertiliser to provide the nutrients Swiss Chard needs to grow strong and healthy.
  • Plant each plug 30cm apart in rows spaced 45cm apart to give the plants room to spread.
  • Plant the plugs at the same depth as the root ball, ensuring the crown (where the leaves emerge) is just above the soil surface.
  • Gently firm the soil around each plant and water thoroughly after planting.
  • For growing in containers, choose a pot with a depth of at least 30cm. Use high-quality compost and at the same spacing as in garden beds.

Caring:

  • Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to encourage lush growth.
  • Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, as this can cause the leaves to become tough.
  • Feed with a high-nitrogen liquid fertiliser every 2 - 3 weeks to promote leafy growth.
  • Mulch around the plants with compost or well-rotted manure to retain moisture and slowly release nutrients.
  • Apply a layer of mulch around the plants to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil cool.
  • Watch for pests such as aphids and slugs. Use organic methods like companion planting or natural deterrents to protect your crop.
  • Ensure good air circulation around the plants to prevent fungal diseases like mildew.

Harvesting:

  • Begin harvesting 4 - 6 weeks after planting, once the leaves are large enough to use. Swiss Chard provides a continuous harvest if picked regularly.
  • Use scissors or a sharp knife to cut the outer leaves about 2 - 3cm above the base, leaving the inner leaves to continue growing.
  • Alternatively, harvest the entire plant by cutting it at the base for a one-time crop.
Delivery Information

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

We send most of our orders via a fully tracked courier service with Yodel. We will send you a tracking link as soon as your order has been dispatched. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, we will not require a signature on delivery, and we ask out couriers to leave your item in a safe place ad your delivery address.

*Please note, once your item has been delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your delivery address. If you have delivery instruction and require our courier to leave your item in a specific place, please let us know - there is an option to leave a message for the courier at the checkout.

For smaller and single-item orders, we may send these via the post with Royal Mail - Tracking will not be available for orders sent via this method.

**Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.

For all orders, a small delivery fee of £4.99 will be charged or spend over £49.99 for FREE Delivery!

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Size Guide
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Pro Plug
Small Plugs

Size:
Height 4-6cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Pro+ Plug
Medium Plugs

Size:
Height 5-7cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Plugs
Plugs

Size:
Height 8-12cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Jumbo Plugs
Plugs

Size:
Height 10-20cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Garden Ready
Garden Ready

Size:
Height 14-20cm

Ease:
Easiest

Grow On?:
Not Necessary

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