They haven't gone to seed that I know of. They are just big as all get out. Though I did get volunteers last year from chard. I'm hoping the same hold true this year.jal_ut wrote:Those would still be good eating. That is what I like about chard, you can still pick some good leaves even after it flowers. Let a couple go for the seed. No use buying seed when you almost have some right there.
Ozark Lady, I hope you don't have nematodes. I lived in an area many years ago that had nematodes in the soil and it was just about pointless to garden in the summer months. I'd put plants in the ground in spring and by the time summer heat came around, all the plants were pretty much done with little to no production. My experience with nematodes was evident in the root system. The roots were not nice and long and healthy looking but rather knotted with bulbous growths on them. I took them to a local nursery and was told it was nematodes. If I recall correctly they suggested a product called Vapam. I was told to remove the plants, turn the soil, spray the product, cover the soil with heavy black plastic to cook it for a couple weeks and repeat the process one more time. I was also advised to plant things like marigolds between my veg. plants to help with the problem. Seems nematodes don't like marigolds. About 1 year later I sold the house and moved to where I now am and so far, so good with no nematode problems.Ozark Lady wrote:My Swiss Chard are dying.
I bet something in the ground? Nematodes?
It's really easy at least around here. the leaves off of these plants are in my front flower garden that I redid this year they are 4 times or more the size of the chard in my regular garden 
tedln wrote:Wish I had a "man cave". The wife tells me I can't have a man cave under the same roof as the house. The house is her domain. The yard and shop are my domain. I'm trying to figure out a way to have a man cave/garden. I guess I could put a television and recliner in the garden. My wife would insist on rearranging the furniture, even in the garden; at least weekly.
Ted
That's too funny! Your more than welcome over here anytime you want Ted. It' not fancy, hell it's an unfinished basement. But no one comes down here it's too scary for them. 
Enjoy.
