Leaf Beet ‘Bright Lights’ – Seeds | Colourful Swiss Chard for Salads & Cooking
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Leaf Beet ‘Bright Lights’ – Seeds | Colourful Swiss Chard for Salads & Cooking
Vibrant multi-coloured stems
Adds ornamental appeal to beds, borders and kitchen gardens.
Delicious and versatile
Leaves and stems are ideal for salads, stir-fries and steaming.
Cut-and-come-again harvesting
Regrows quickly for regular picking throughout the season.
Nutritious alternative to spinach
Packed with flavour and perfect for everyday cooking.
RHS Award of Garden Merit
Recognised for reliability and garden performance.
How to Grow
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Sow seeds thinly outdoors into finely raked, moist, warm soil at a depth of 13mm (½") in rows spaced 30cm (12") apart.
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Germination typically takes 7–14 days.
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Thin seedlings to leave 23–30cm (9–12") between plants.
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Water well during dry periods to prevent bolting (going to seed).
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Harvest leaves and stems as required once established.
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Sowing Period: Spring to early summer
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Harvesting Period: Summer to autumn
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Time from Sowing to Cropping: 12–14 weeks
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Variety: Leaf Beet ‘Bright Lights’ (Swiss Chard)
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Position: Full sun or partial shade
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Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil (not recently manured)
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Row Spacing: 30cm (12")
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Plant Spacing: 23–30cm (9–12")
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Sowing Depth: 13mm (½")
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Time to Harvest: 12–14 weeks












