Swiss Chard 'Bright Yellow'
Swiss Chard 'Bright Yellow' is an eye-catching and flavourful chard, known for its vibrant yellow stems and deep green, crinkled leaves. It forms an upright rosette, growing to 40-50cm tall with a spread of 30-40cm. This biennial, often grown as an annual, is H5 hardy, capable of overwintering in milder UK regions. While it can produce small insignificant flowers, it's typically harvested for its stalks and leaves before flowering. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and rich, well-drained soil. This variety offers both ornamental appeal and culinary versatility.
Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.