Originally considered an ornamental in 16th Street Mall planters, the leafy greens have proven to be a favorite noontime foraging material for hungry, yet dieting, downtown office workers. These leafy greens are exceptionally durable and can stand heat and light frost without bolting.
16th Street Swiss chard plants are rumored to thrive on the discarded hot-dog water from sidewalk food carts. The plant grows best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade and the reflected sunlight of glass-covered skyscrapers.
Find the Denver Neighborhood Seed Company Seed Packet for your neighborhood: Alamo Placita arugula, Baker green peas, Bear Valley Watercress, Belcaro broccoli rabe, Berkeley broccoli, Cheesman cucumber, City Park celery, Clayton sweet potato, Country Club cabbage, Cole pole bean, East Colfax okra, Elyria-Swansea heirloom tomato, Five Points beets, Hale kale, Highland Hops, Lincoln Park Asparagus, Mar Lee sweeties cherry tomatoes, Marston crookneck squash, North Capitol Hill carrot, Park Hill pumpkin, Ruby Hill habenero, Sloan Lake purple pop top turnip, Stapleton Brussels sprout, Sun Valley horseradish, Sunnyside sunflower, University Hills parsnip, Valverde tomatillo, Wash Park condo corn, Washington Virginia Vale watermelon, West Colfax kohlrabi, Westwood zucchini, and Windsor cantaloupe.
