Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🥬 Swiss chard
Heat-tolerant green that keeps producing when lettuce has given up.
Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 4–8 hours
Space required: ~0.8 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Very Easy
Plant Mar–Sep · Harvest May–Aug
Expected harvest: 27–63 lb
Grocery equivalent: $81–$189
Estimated garden cost: $51–$90
Potential savings: $-9–$138/year