How to Grow Swiss Chard | a Week by Week Diary

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In this week by week video, we go through the steps needed to grow Swiss Chard, from sowing to harvesting.
Swiss chard is super simple to grow, and will be happy in a bed, pot or windowbox. They are relatively low upkeep and, if overwintering, will provide tasty leaves well past winter.
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Sowing
2:54 - Growing
3:23 - Thinning out
4:34 - Transplanting
6:18 - Leaf miner
7:07 - Harvesting
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@guesthouse1455 19 сағат бұрын

I cover the top of a 21/2 to 5 gallon grow bucket with a paint strainer / works great/ Super video many thanks

@patriciaduffield2319 3 жыл бұрын

Loved week by week Swiss Chard

@chantelb2527 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. Really useful.

@3jeromejones 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the details

@natureboytamil 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice..👍👍

@cass110587 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this really helped

@AThornyPot 3 жыл бұрын

You're more than welcome

@rogerpalmer3522 4 ай бұрын

Top notch.

@ForrestLove705 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. 😊

@AThornyPot 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thank you for the comment ❤️

@tammyhann5658 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across your videos, really enjoyed how you explaine everything, thanks from south georgia

@AThornyPot 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tammy! If you have any questions or suggestions, please let me know

@tammyhann5658 3 жыл бұрын

@@AThornyPot I have always sown my seed in the morning straight in the garden, does it matter what time of day or is there a difference?

@AThornyPot 3 жыл бұрын

Each year I sow more and more directly in the ground... Rather than in trays first.. It saves loads of time. I don't know of any reason why time of day would make a difference. Maybe I'll do a side by side test of that for you this year 😊

@tammyhann5658 3 жыл бұрын

@@AThornyPot Thankyou so very much for your replys, I do mostly direct sowing as that's how my family always did , I even do the ones I won't 2 transplant I just sow heavily and then move them , im intrested in seeing if the time of day makes any difference,,thanks a bunch and happy gardening 2 you,

@SashasGarden38 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips 🌱

@AThornyPot Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, I hope they help. Let me know how you get on 👍

@SashasGarden38 Жыл бұрын

@@AThornyPot Absolutely very much helpful and I will

@sharonhochberg3671 Жыл бұрын

Late comer here. I absolutely love the step-by-step directions with all the details. Just wondering about fertilizing this plant - what it likes and how often and how much sun. Thank you.

@AThornyPot Жыл бұрын

You'll have the best crop in full sun and can harvest it more often. You shouldn't need to fertilize it but if the soil is poor then you could top dress the soil with some compost 👍thank you for the lovely comment x

@karinvertue103 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying your videos. I was wondering if you were able to mention on them when you are sowing and harvesting the plant please?

@AThornyPot 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Karin, thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it. I need a table or another way of showing the seasons for each region ♥️ I'll add that to future videos

@gypsygirl731 2 жыл бұрын

I like how you explain how to thin out and how to tell which ones to thin out. Every step of the way is explained. 👍I’d like to try to grow the Ford hook giant Swiss chard leaves.

@AThornyPot 2 жыл бұрын

I love growing swiss chard! Give it a go and let me know what you learn 👍

@gandharaorganicfoods Жыл бұрын

@@AThornyPot is chard is a summer season vegetable or winter season??

@AThornyPot Жыл бұрын

It's pretty hardy and I've grown it both in the spring for summer harvesting and in the autumn for winter and new year harvests

@laurablackmore7627 3 жыл бұрын

SO glad to find this! I need to try and do this asap. Can the soil be mixed horse manure with some old compost. How do you get the plants out that are all in one hard plastic tray with no sections. Will cutting in a square with a knife around each plant be safe or how to do plse??? I only have basic tools! Thanx.

@AThornyPot 3 жыл бұрын

The soil can be mixed if the horse manure is not fresh (broken down), it'll add nutrients to the soil. With the seedlings grown in a tray (no cells), I use an old kitchen spoon. Be careful not to break too many roots and it's easier to do when the soil is moist

@angela_ankur Жыл бұрын

What's the pot size?

@4paws70 Жыл бұрын

Hi, could you please tell me what size pots you are using. Thanks for sharing 😀

@AThornyPot Жыл бұрын

Hey, this is a 30cm pot 👍🌹

@tylerwinkle323 Жыл бұрын

do you compost the leaf miner damaged leaves or throw them in the trash

@AThornyPot Жыл бұрын

Good question 👍 if in doubt, best not risk spreading the problem by adding to the composter

@emcduffie916 2 жыл бұрын

How often do you water in those 1st few weeks?

@AThornyPot 2 жыл бұрын

While the seeds are germinating, just make sure the compost stays moist. Depending on how hot it is, a light water every other day should be fine. After transplanting, give them a water each day for a week so they can root in 👍

@hurleys2012 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your greens folks!!!! The best thing you could ever consume. No wonder the Bible book of Genesis highlighted its value to all creatures.... Genesis 1:29,30 Then God said: “Here I have given to you every seed-bearing plant that is on the entire earth and every tree with seed-bearing fruit. Let them serve as food for you. And to every wild animal of the earth and to every flying creature of the heavens and to everything moving on the earth in which there is life, I have given all green vegetation for food.” And it was so No doubt these fruits and greens are amazing for us, as Jehovah God saw it to be very beneficial for humans to eat them. Keep indulging friends, they are a healthy choice gifted to our bodies by our creator......Enjoy