Lucullus Swiss Chard, sometimes referred to as Lucullus spinach, is a beautiful and highly productive leafy green vegetable belonging to the beet family. This heirloom variety is admired for its large crinkled dark green leaves paired with broad creamy white stems that provide both ornamental beauty and outstanding culinary versatility.
Known for its mild earthy flavor and tender texture, Lucullus Swiss Chard is one of the most versatile greens for the kitchen. The nutritious leaves and stems can be enjoyed fresh in salads when young or cooked in sautés, soups, casseroles, stir-fries, pasta dishes, and countless other recipes. Its delicate flavor becomes sweeter and more tender after light cooking.
This variety is exceptionally nutritious, containing high levels of vitamins A, C, and K along with important minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and iron. It is naturally low in calories while being rich in fiber, making it a valuable addition to a healthy diet.
Lucullus Swiss Chard thrives in cooler weather and is easy to grow in both garden beds and containers. Its vigorous growth habit provides continuous harvests throughout the growing season, allowing gardeners to repeatedly harvest fresh greens while the plants continue producing.
Whether grown for its exceptional nutritional value, ornamental appearance, or culinary versatility, Lucullus Swiss Chard is a rewarding and dependable addition to any vegetable garden.
Lucullus Swiss Chard Seed Details
- Quantity: 100 Seeds
- Seed Planting Depth: 1.5"
- Germination Temperature: 75°F
- Days to Germination: 7–10 Days
- Row Spacing: 36"
- Plant Spacing: 6"
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 57 Days
- Growth Habit: Cool Season Leafy Green
- Ideal Uses: Fresh Salads, Sautéing, Stir-Fries, Soups, Stews, Pasta Dishes, Smoothies, Casseroles, Container Gardens, Raised Beds, Nutrient-Rich Home Gardens
How to Save Lucullus Swiss Chard Seeds
Swiss chard will cross-pollinate with other chard varieties as well as beet varieties. To maintain seed purity, it is recommended to grow only one type of beet or chard for seed saving purposes, as isolation distances of at least 3/4 of a mile are typically required.
Swiss chard is a biennial plant, meaning it must survive through winter before producing seed during its second growing season. In colder climates, many gardeners carefully dig up the roots in fall, trim the foliage back to approximately 2 inches above the crown, and store them in slightly damp sand or sawdust within a cool root cellar over winter.
In regions with milder winters, plants may survive outdoors if heavily mulched for winter protection. Once spring arrives, replant the roots if necessary and allow the plants to flower and produce seed stalks. When the seed clusters have fully dried, harvest and store the seeds in a cool dry location for future planting.
