Swiss Chard, Ruby Organic Seeds Online Edition

Name: Swiss Chard, Ruby Organic Seeds Online Edition
SKU: 1409
Price: 6.29 USD
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Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

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Swiss Chard, Ruby Organic Seeds Online Edition

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

$6.29

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Product Information

Our Organic Ruby Red, Swiss Chard seeds grow into a good yielder all summer and fall.

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!

Sku: 1409

Common Name: Swiss Chard

Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun|Partial Shade

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

50 - 60 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

12 - 24"

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing
Season:

Summer|Fall

Key Features

Color: Red | Green

Fill Weight (grams): 1.6 g

Approximate Seed Count: 60 - 70

Flavor: Sweet, earthy tastes.

Preparation Ideas: Steam with other greens or add to salads.

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Tolerance: Drought|Heat|Humidity

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Instructions

Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.

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.

Suggestions

Harvest stems just above the soil line. Grows back for multiple harvests.

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