Swiss Chard Ruby Red

5g

This plant produces good yields of dark green shiny leaves with ruby red stalks and veins. Both the stems and the leaves excellent for salads and steamed with other vegetables and greens. This plant has stems that can be individually harvested after around fifty five days. The Swiss Chard Ruby Red is a variety that can grow to be two feet tall. These leaves taste slightly bitter, similar to spinach, with fresh and crunchy texture.

• Latin Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
• Variety: “Ruby Red”
• Other Names:Rhubarb Chard
• Days to Maturity: 50-55 days
• Planting Depth: ½-1"
  
• Plant Spacing: 3-6”
• Row Spacing: 12-18”
• Growth Habit: Upright
• Soil Preference: Rich, acidic and well-drained with pH level 6.0-8.0
• Temp Preference: Warmer
• Light Preference: Full sun to partial shade
• Color: Forest-green variegated leaves with burgundy stalks
  
• Flavor: Crisp or savory with hints of spinach