Ruby Red Swiss Chard

A very ornamental, dual-use Swiss Chard with decorative red stalks, ideal in both the vegetable and ornamental garden.

Very attractive and uniform red chard. A wonderful, prolific and hardy variety,

Will grow best in cool weather but will tolerate summer heat if kept well-watered.

This plant will have you eating greens through a long growing season.

15 seeds per packet

90.00

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Ruby Red Swiss Chard

Ruby Red Swiss Chard – Quick Facts

  • Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
  • Variety: Ruby Red
  • Light: Full Sun Partial Shade
  • Soil Type: Plants grow best in relatively moist, fertile soil
  • Sowing: Direct sow deep ½”
  • Germination: 5–10 days
  • Maturity: 50–60 days
  • Harvest: 35–80 days
  • Uses: Stalks can be steamed as a vegetable or, when young, eaten raw in salads.