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Swiss Chard (Silq)
سلق
The toughest leafy green here — often survives into May when spinach is long gone.
💧 Summer water
Every 2 days
💧 Winter water
Every 3 days
☀️ Sunlight
Partial sun
🔥 Heat
Mild heat OK
🌱 Difficulty
Easy
⏱️ To harvest
50–60 days
🪴 Containers
Yes, grows in pots
📅 Best sowing
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Planting calendar (UAE)
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
💧 Watering
Deep watering every 2–3 days once established; chard's deep root handles brief dryness better than other greens.
☀️ Sunlight
Full sun in winter, afternoon shade extends the season into late spring.
🪨 Soil & setup
Compost-enriched, well-draining. Tolerates the slight salinity common in Gulf tap/well water better than most greens.
🧺 Harvest
Cut outer stalks at the base; the centre keeps producing for months.
🧓 Grandmother's notes
- ◆One September sowing can feed you until May.
- ◆Rainbow varieties are just as easy and make the garden look alive.