I think it may be the heat - chard is definitely a cool weather veggie

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I grew a mixture last year ,red white varieties It grew very well during winter and lasted well into June ,even then it was eaten by bugs rather than declining.. Went to get some tomato and they had some "Neon rainbow" chard ,9 plants for 3 bucks so I bought them lol Divided them between a large pot and the compost bed Too soon to tell but they all look perky so far . In spite of the fact that the neighbors cat dug up those in the compost bed so had to replant . I suspect they were a bit young for transplant .

You grew yours from seed?? Last year was my first time growing them while I do like the taste I was impressed with what a beautiful plant it was especially the red type .Don't know much about them but suspect they would do better in cooler temps?? good luck gary

Thanks for your replies everyone. I did grow everything from seed. I guess I will be more patient as the cooler temps arrive. Maybe I will start a dozen more seedlings just in case. By the way, I I was just out watering the garden and it feels great, nice and col weather. I love gardening in Florida and its two seasons.

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I start all my veggies from seed. In my experience swiss chard likes rich soil, when seedlings they prefer the cooler weather but once they are mature they can take the heat.

Right now I am harvesting kale and oriental greens, direct sow lettuce.

Silvia

UF recommends beets to start in October - chard is in the beet family, FWIW....