Swiss chard

Native to the Mediterranean region and cultivated for centuries, 'Rainbow Mix' Swiss chard is renowned for its foliage in a variety of colours, ranging from bright yellow to deep red, including orange and pink, which brightens vegetable gardens with a cheerful and vibrant touch. This colourful mix pays homage to the natural diversity of this nutritious and robust plant.

In the garden, 'Rainbow Mix' Swiss chard unfurls its large, wavy leaves with an upright habit, making it easy to grow even in small spaces. Its role as a versatile leafy vegetable makes it a valuable companion, providing a regular abundance of harvests for salads or cooking, while also contributing to crop biodiversity.

Fordhook Giant Swiss chard is a robust and tried-and-tested variety, renowned for its reliability in the garden. It is distinguished by its large, dark green, thick, and slightly crinkled leaves, borne on fleshy, well-developed white ribs. Its imposing stature gives it a striking, almost architectural presence in the vegetable garden.

Selected for its vigor and productivity, Fordhook Giant is a reliable choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. It tolerates temperature variations well and continues to produce for a long time, even when other leafy greens are showing signs of decline. Harvested leaf by leaf, it provides a continuous harvest over several months.

In the garden, it integrates well into vegetable beds as well as edging. Its dense foliage protects the soil and helps maintain moisture around the base of the plants. It appreciates rich, well-drained soil, but is tolerant of less-than-ideal conditions.

In the world, Fordhook Giant Swiss chard is seen as a plant of consistency. It accompanies the gardener throughout the season, offering a reliable and versatile harvest, and reminding us that some crops shine less for their brilliance than for their endurance.

Native to the temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia, Rhubarb Red Swiss chard is distinguished by its bright red stalks reminiscent of rhubarb, hence its evocative name. Its ample, deep green foliage provides a striking contrast that energizes vegetable gardens and edible gardens.

In the garden, this variety proves robust and easy to grow. It stands out for its ability to provide long harvests of crisp, colorful ribs, adding a vibrant touch to summer dishes. A valuable companion to root vegetables and slow-growing crops, it enriches the diversity and structure of the vegetable garden.