Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
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Ruby Red Swiss Chard is an easy-to-grow plant with a hearty yield over multiple seasons.
The tender, sweet, rhubarb-like stalks of this organic Swiss chard are ruby red.
This ruby red organic Swiss chard has a high level of antioxidants and minerals, making it an excellent source of nutrition.
The bright color extends into the leaf veins of the dark green, heavily crumpled leaves. It's delicious in salads or cooked. These very ornamental plants reach 18 to 24 inches in length!
Full Sun|Partial Shade
7 - 10 Days
50 - 60 Days
12"+
12 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
Flavor: Sweet, earthy tastes.
Preparation Ideas: Steam with other greens or add to salads.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 20 - 40
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Tolerance: Drought Tolerant|Heat Tolerant|Humidity Tolerant
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow Organic Ruby Swiss Chard seeds in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place 1 seed every 3" and cover firmly with soil. Swiss Chard prefers full sun. Thin to 6" apart when plants are 3" tall. Use trimmings as fresh greens. Keep plants heavily mulched and moist.
Planting Depth: 0.25"
Seed Spacing: Plant your Organic Ruby Swiss Chard seeds roughly 6" apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 20" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
When plants are 7" tall, cut outer leaves at soil level with a sharp knife. Harvest will continue all season if inside leaves are permitted to grow.
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