10 Gardening Tips For Growing Chard And Kale Together

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00:0010 gardening tips for growing chard and kale together.

00:04Monitor for pests and diseases.

00:06Scout kale and chard regularly for aphids and loopers.

00:10Inspect undersides periodically and spray gently to deter pests.

00:14Proper spacing to optimize growth.

00:16Space kale 12 to 18 inches and chard 8 to 10 inches apart

00:20to lower humidity, reduce fungal disease, and simplify harvesting.

00:24Harvesting techniques to encourage regrowth.

00:27Use cut and come again harvest.

00:29Trim kale's outer leaves, leaving the bud intact,

00:32and snip chard stalks an inch above soil.

00:35Leverage companion planting benefits.

00:37Boost kale and chard by adding dill, chives, or calendula.

00:41These aromatic companions repel aphids, slugs, and invite beneficial insects.

00:46Choose the right site and soil conditions.

00:49Grow kale and chard in fertile, well-drained, loamy soil with 6 hours sun,

00:54adding shade during extreme heat.

00:57Apply rich organic matter and mulch.

01:00Incorporate compost or manure before planting.

01:03Then mulch with straw to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and deter slugs.

01:08Plan succession planting for continuous harvest.

01:11Stagger sowing kale and chard in batches every 2 to 3 weeks, ensuring continuous harvest and adapting for frost timing.

01:18Manage sunlight and shade.

01:21In hot regions, give kale and chard morning sun with afternoon shade to prevent bolting, yellowing, and promote tender leaves.

01:29Provide frost protection for extended season.

01:32Use hoop tunnels or row covers when temperatures approach freezing to protect kale and chard,

01:36extending harvest through light frost.

01:39Balance fertilization throughout the season.

01:42Side dress kale and chard 6 weeks after planting with nitrogen-rich feed.

01:46Add wood ash or eggshells for chard's extra potassium.