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Growing Swiss Chard

April 29, 2009

Swiss ChardI have a very small garden and double use all space. Last year I planted Swiss chard starts between my tomatoes for shade. The chard never bolted. Great summer crop. Will do it again this summer.

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By Mary V. from Hat Island, WA

 
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October 30, 2009

My young chard plants have holes in the leaves, about 1/4 inch in diameter. Could it be cutworms? Ho do I prevent them?

Hardiness Zone: 8a

By Patty from Seattle, WA

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October 31, 20090 found this helpful

Soft-bodied insects (mites, aphids, mealybugs): Mix one tablespoon canola oil and a few drops of Ivory soap into a quart of water. Shake well and pour into a spray bottle. Spray plant from above down, and from below up to get the underside of the leaves. The oil smothers the insects.

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Good luck.

 
January 26, 20120 found this helpful

It could also be slugs or snails that munch at night, check to see if there is any slime trails. If so, it is those little beasts!

 
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August 24, 2011

I love the colors of swiss chard, especially with the morning sun lighting it up!

Red Veins in Green Swiss Shard Leaf

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