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Bright Lights swiss chard

vegetable variety in zone 5a

Bright Lights swiss chard in zone 5a

Bright Lights · Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Zone
5a -20°F to -15°F
Growing season
150 days
Days to harvest
50 to 60

The verdict

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About Bright Lights

Mild, slightly earthy, tender; mixed-color stems (yellow, orange, pink, red, white). Sauteing, soups, fresh salads, ornamental edible. AAS winner, productive, beautiful in mixed beds.

Critical timing for zone 5a

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Common challenges in zone 5a

  • ▸ Fire blight in pears
  • ▸ Cedar-apple rust
  • ▸ Late spring frosts

Modified care for zone 5a

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Bright Lights in adjacent zones

Other swiss chard varieties for zone 5a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Bright Lights swiss chard grow in zone 5a?

Yes. Bright Lights is recommended for USDA zones 3a through 8b, which includes zone 5a.

Image: "Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima kz05", by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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