Ruby Red Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris cicla)
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$4.68
The chard 'Ruby Red' will brighten up your garden as well as your plate! It's a vigorous grower from the 1850s with a long growing season that will provide fresh greens from early summer to fall, and in mild climates all year. Young leaves are high in vitamins and minerals...
The chard 'Ruby Red' will brighten up your garden as well as your plate! It's a vigorous grower from the 1850s with a long growing season that will provide fresh greens from early summer to fall, and in mild climates all year. Young leaves are high in vitamins and minerals and are ideal for salads. Steamed, stir-fried, added to lasagna, omelettes, soups, and stews, and mixed with other greens, any size leaves can be used.
Botanical name : Beta vulgaris cicla
Common name : Ruby Red Swiss Chard
Size at maturity : 24”
Days to maturity : 50-60
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : spring
Sowing method : Direct sow
Planting depth : ½”
Plant spacing : 10”- 12”
ships : Year-round
Average seed per ounce : Approx. 1,200