Leafy green

Swiss Chard

Rainbow stems — pick outer leaves for months on end.

Sun

Full to partial

Water

Regular

Soil

Rich

Difficulty

Very easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Leaves & stems

Lifecycle

Biennial

Hardiness

Hardy

beginnercut-and-come-again

Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers cold-hardy chard varieties suited to London's cool season growing and short summers.

Crocus

Stocks large terracotta and plastic pots ideal for chard's deep roots in London gardens.

Amazon UK

Supplies quality hand forks and spades essential for preparing heavy London clay soil.