Bright Lights Swiss Chard Plant

Name: Bright Lights Swiss Chard Plant
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
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Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights'

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Fast-growing, Edible, Container Friendly, Heat Tolerant, and Thornless

Specifications

Botanical Name

Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights'
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1 ft
Growth Rate

Fast
Leaf Color
- Green
- Multicolor
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: This colorful leafy green performs best in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily. While it can handle partial shade, the stems will be less vibrant and the leaves won't grow as thick or fast as they do in the sun.
Soil: Plant in rich, crumbly soil that is well supplied with organic matter like compost. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in some coarse sand or peat moss to improve drainage, as "wet feet" can lead to root rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first few weeks, keep the soil consistently moist to help the shallow roots settle into their new home. Once established, Swiss Chard is surprisingly resilient, though dry soil will cause the leaves to become tough and bitter. Aim for about an inch of water per week, as inconsistent moisture often leads to stunted growth and smaller harvests.

Pruning Tips

Think of pruning Swiss Chard as a way to keep your harvest ongoing throughout the season. Harvest the outer leaves first by cutting them about an inch above the ground, which signals the plant to produce new growth from the center. Regular harvesting prevents the plant from getting "leggy" and keeps the foliage tender for the kitchen.

Fertilizer Needs

Use a balanced, all purpose organic fertilizer every 4 to 6 weeks to support continuous leaf production. Avoid over-applying high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this can encourage rapid, succulent growth that is more attractive to pests like aphids. A side dressing of compost mid-season is usually enough to keep the colors looking bright and the leaves reaching their full size.

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Colorful Salads Bright Lights Swiss Chard Plant

Bright Lights Organic Swiss Chard is a beautiful rainbow of mixed colored stems: red, white, yellow, gold, orange, pink, and candy-striped. It has green and bronze leaves that are eye-catching in salads and landscapes.

Being an All-America Winner, this stunning chard is easy to grow; eat it like spinach or beet greens. It can be picked from late spring until winter. Swiss Chard grows best in full sun and will tolerate light shade. Adapted for multiple cuttings. AAS 1998.

Multiple Crops Each Year
Used Cooked Or In Salads
Easy To Grow
Vibrant Colored Leaves & Stems

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
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Bright Lights Swiss Chard Plant

Beta vulgaris 'Bright Lights'

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