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Bright Lights swiss chard

vegetable variety in zone 8a

Bright Lights swiss chard in zone 8a

Bright Lights · Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Zone
8a 10°F to 15°F
Growing season
240 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 8a

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Common challenges in zone 8a

  • ▸ Insufficient chill hours for some apple varieties
  • ▸ Pierce's disease in grapes
  • ▸ Heat stress on cool-season crops

Modified care for zone 8a

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Bright Lights in adjacent zones

Other swiss chard varieties for zone 8a

Frequently asked questions

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Will Bright Lights swiss chard grow in zone 8a?

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

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

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