{"title":"Chard","description":"\u003ctc\u003eOpen-pollinated chard seeds – colorful, resilient, and 100% free from hybrids, GMOs, and synthetic fertilizers. Perfect for self-sufficient growing, companion planting, and organic gardens in temperate climates.\u003c\/tc\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chard-bright-lights-beta-vulgaris-var-flavescens","title":"Chard Bright Lights [beta vulgaris var.  flavescens]","description":"Chard Bright Lights are strong and fast-growing plants.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeaves and petioles taste great.  Stems like asparagus and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eleaves like spinach can be used.  Leaves and stems can be\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eharvested continuously.  The plant contains an\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eextraordinary amount of vitamin K, as well as vitamin A and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003evitamin E, as well as sodium, magnesium, potassium and\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eiron.  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Mild, aromatic flavor. Upright growth, undemanding, and ideally suited for open field and greenhouse cultivation. Robust, high-yielding, and open-pollinated – perfect for self-sufficiency and organic farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"69\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Origin_History_-_Herkunft_Geschichte_-_Origem_e_Historia_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065844\" \u003e   Origin \u0026amp; History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Lucullus’ is an old, open-pollinated Swiss chard that has appeared in European seed catalogs since the 1920s and ranks among the oldest chard varieties still in circulation. Its origins lie in the Central European region near the Mediterranean, where chard has been cultivated since antiquity and valued as a nutrient-rich leafy vegetable. The variety emerged as an intermediate form between leaf and stalk chard, selected to produce a robust plant with broad, creamy-white stalks, strongly ruffled leaves, and uniform growth. The name refers to the Roman general and gourmet Lucius Licinius Lucullus, renowned for culinary diversity and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Lucullus’ is considered especially hardy and winter-resistant, setting it apart from other chard varieties. Its introduction in the early decades of the 20th century marked an important step in the development of chard. Thanks to its resilience against weather extremes and its long harvest period, it quickly became a reference variety for cultivation across different climates and remains firmly established in many regions of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, ‘Lucullus’ is traditionally known as Mangold, Krautstiel, or Stielmangold. Its reliability and open-pollinated quality have secured it a lasting place in the preservation of old cultivated varieties, making it a symbol of the importance of freely accessible, safeguarded diversity to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg height=\"119\" width=\"59\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Appearance_Characteristics_-_Aussehen_Merkmale_-_Aparencia_Caracteristicas_-_www.benjis.net.jpg?v=1763065935\" \u003e   Appearance \u0026amp; Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows upright and reaches a height of about 50 cm. It produces numerous light green, heavily ruffled leaves with broad, creamy-white stalks and shows strong resilience against weather extremes. Hardy down to about -10 °C, with winter protection up to -15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf and stalk details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, approx. 20-30 cm long leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wavy, broad, upright-growing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green with creamy-white stalks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, juicy; stalks firm and crisp\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly nutty, slightly earthy; stalks mildly sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"western\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Usage_Cultivation_Highlights_-_Verwendung_Anbau-Higlights_-_Utilizacao_e_Destaques_do_Cultivo_-_www.benjis.net_2f09de09-588a-47b6-ae70-802633c65d50.jpg?v=1763065990\" alt=\"\" width=\"75\" height=\"91\" \u003e  Usage \u0026amp; Cultivation Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and stalks of ‘Lucullus’ are excellent fresh in salads, smoothies, and as garnish. Steamed or sautéed, they make a classic winter side dish, fit well in soups, stews, pestos, and herb spreads. The mildly sweet stalks resemble asparagus and can be gratinated, stuffed, or baked. Leaves enrich quiches, casseroles, and gratins, while both are well suited to Mediterranean pasta dishes, vegetable sautés, as well as modern wraps, bowls, and sandwiches. Pickled or fermented, the crisp stalks remain long-lasting and add aromatic depth to winter cuisine. Thanks to their high nutrient content, they are popular in diet and low‑carb dishes, and young leaves provide valuable vitamins in juices and smoothies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its upright growth and winter hardiness, ‘Lucullus’ thrives reliably outdoors, in greenhouses, and in larger pots. The variety is easy to care for, continuously produces new leaves, and is ideal for ongoing harvests. It shows resilience to changing weather conditions, grows well even on lighter soils, and extends the harvest season deep into winter. In addition, ‘Lucullus’ impresses with its uniform development, which allows for easy care and harvesting. It tolerates short dry periods, regenerates quickly after cutting, and remains productive for a long time without bolting. Even under dense planting, it maintains stable leaf quality, making it well suited for baby‑leaf production and mixed cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompared to other chard varieties, ‘Lucullus’ is particularly winter-hardy and resilient – a proven open-pollinated variety with stable growth and classic flavor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/tc\u003e","brand":"Benjis Seeds","offers":[{"title":"3g - 170 seeds","offer_id":44016582951231,"sku":"","price":3.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/files\/Mangold_Lucullus_-_Chard_-_Acelga.jpg?v=1756940548"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/7111\/3535\/collections\/chard-3689659-1920.jpg?v=1669857980","url":"https:\/\/www.benjis.net\/en\/collections\/chard-heirloom-seeds.oembed","provider":"Benjis Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}