Sowalong - Chard with Matt Biggs

In this episode, host Matthew Biggs delves into the world of chard, highlighting its vibrant colors and suitability for various garden settings, from vegetable patches to ornamental borders. He introduces different varieties, such as Fordhook Giant and Bright Lights, emphasizing their resilience and high yield in diverse conditions.

Biggs shares practical advice on soil preparation, encouraging gardeners to enrich poor soil with organic matter to prevent the plants from bolting. He suggests two sowings a year for continuous harvests and provides detailed instructions for indoor sowing, transplanting, and direct outdoor sowing. Tip sheets include spacing, watering techniques, and the vital care needed to maintain healthy growth.

He also warns about the potential challenges such as weeds and pests but assures that chard is relatively trouble-free and can be harvested multiple times throughout the season. The episode concludes with a culinary nod, showcasing the various delicious ways to prepare chard, reinforcing its status as both an edible and ornamental plant.