Swiss Chard

स्वीस चार्ड / सिम्ले साग (Simle Saag)

📖 Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla L.

Verified Agricultural Data (NARC) Leafy Greens 📅 Bhadra (भाद्र) – Falgun (फागुन) 🌡️ 10–25°C ⚗️ pH 6.0–7.0 ⏱️ 45-55 days

Growing Season & Schedule

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Recommended Growing Window: Bhadra (भाद्र) – Falgun (फागुन)

Swiss chard begins leaf harvesting 45 to 60 days after sowing and can be continuously harvested for 8 to 12 months by cutting outer leaves. Tolerates both light frost and summer heat.

Description & Overview

Hardy biennial leafy green vegetable capable of withstanding both cold winter frosts and moderate summer heat, providing continuous cut-and-come-again harvest.

Details & Agronomic Insights

🌟 Positive Attributes & Health Benefits

Loaded with Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, magnesium, syringic acid, and betalain pigments. Helps regulate blood sugar, promotes heart health, and enhances bone calcification.

⚠️ Precautions & Adverse Notes

Contains oxalates; kidney stone patients should cook or blanch the leaves and discard the cooking water.

🐛 Major Diseases & Pests

Cercospora Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphids, and Slugs/Snails during wet periods.

💊 Disease & Pest Solutions

Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage airflow and new central growth.
Spray Copper Oxychloride (2 g/L) for leaf spot control.
Use beer traps or organic iron phosphate pellets around bed borders against slugs.

🧪 Fertilizer & Nutrition Recommendations

Apply 15-20 tons compost/ha. NPK: 70:40:50 kg/ha. Apply 15 kg N/ha every month following extensive leaf harvests.

Planting & Cultivation Guide

🌱 Planting Method Direct Seeding

📏 Seed Depth 2.0 cm

↔️ Seed Spacing 30.0 cm

📐 Row Spacing 60.0 cm

🪱 Soil Type Well-drained fertile loam

💧 Water Requirement Medium (450-600 mm, regular watering)

☀️ Sunlight 5-7 hours sun

🧪 NPK Dose 100:60:40 NPK kg/ha

Climate & Altitude Requirements

⛰️ Altitude Range 100–2000 m

🗺️ Suitable Regions Terai, Mid-Hills

🌡️ Temperature Range 10–25°C

⚗️ Optimal pH 6.0–7.0

Harvest Information & Yield

⏱️ Maturity Days 45-55 days

📦 Expected Yield 15 - 25 t/ha

🔍 Harvest Indicators:

Harvest when crop reaches optimal market maturity and full color

Crop Photo Gallery

स्वीस चार्ड / सिम्ले साग (Simle Saag) (Primary Photo)

Seasonal Calendar — रोप्ने पात्रो

Activity / कार्य	Start Month (BS)	End Month (BS)	Region / क्षेत्र	Gregorian Window
🌱 Sowing	असोज (Ashwin)	कार्तिक (Kartik)	All Nepal	September - November
🌾 Harvesting	मंसिर (Mangsir)	माघ (Magh)	All Nepal	November - January

Quick Reference

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🌱 Method Direct Seeding

📅 Season Bhadra (भाद्र) – Falgun (फागुन)

⏱️ Matures 45-55 days

💧 Water Medium (450-600 mm, regular watering)

☀️ Sunlight 5-7 hours sun

🪱 Soil Well-drained fertile loam

🗺️ Regions Terai, Mid-Hills

🌡️ Temp 10–25°C

⚗️ pH 6.0–7.0

📏 Depth 2.0 cm

📦 Yield 15 - 25 t/ha

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