Tiny plant, mighty flavor, perfect for gardeners short on space but big on taste!
Barese Swiss Chard is a compact Italian variety that’s as charming as it is productive. With smooth, deep green leaves and crisp white stems, it’s tailor-made for baby greens, container gardens, and quick harvests. This little chard grows fast, bounces back after cutting, and brings a fresh, earthy flavor to your kitchen in no time.
Variety:Â Barese Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris)
Growth Habit:Â Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 6–10 inches
Flavor Profile:Â Mild, earthy, and tender
Color:Â Smooth green leaves with bright white stems
Planting Conditions:Â Full sun to partial shade; well-drained soil
Harvest Timeline:Â Baby leaves in 30 days; full size in 45 days
Uses: Baby greens, sautés, container gardening, raised beds
Fun Fact:Â This variety regrows quickly after harvest, perfect for cut-and-come-again gardening!
Barese is a dream for gardeners with limited space or a love for fresh, fast greens. Its petite size makes it ideal for pots, window boxes, or tucked between other crops. The leaves are tender and flavorful, perfect for tossing into salads or lightly wilting in a skillet with garlic and olive oil. It’s the kind of plant that makes you feel like a garden wizard, harvest today, and it’s back again before you know it!
To Full Size
🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Loves full sun but handles partial shade just fine.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spacing seeds 2 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep the soil evenly moist, don’t let it dry out.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Once seedlings emerge, thin to 6 inches apart for healthy growth.
✂️ Harvest: Snip outer leaves when they’re 4–6 inches long, or harvest the whole plant. It’ll regrow for multiple cuttings!
