Golden Sunrise Swiss Chard is a vibrant, open-pollinated variety prized for its bright golden-yellow stems and glossy green leaves. This eye-catching selection brings both color and productivity to the garden, producing tender, flavorful foliage with a mild, slightly sweet taste.
Ideal for fresh harvests or cooking, Golden Sunrise can be picked young for salads or allowed to mature for sautéing, steaming, and adding to a variety of dishes. Its striking stems and lush growth also make it an excellent choice for edible landscaping.
- Type: Open-pollinated biennial (grown as an annual)
- Direct sow: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Spacing: 6–12 inches
- Height: 18–24 inches
- Days to harvest: 30–40 days (baby greens), 50–60 days full size
Swiss chard thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from consistent moisture. Sow seeds directly and thin as needed. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth and extend the harvest season.