Live Seedling/Plants are around 30-60+ days old and between 3" to 12" tall. Depending on size selected at purchase.
This leafy green yields well, boasting glossy dark leaves with vibrant ruby-colored stems and veins. The leaves and stalks are great raw in salads or cooked with other veggies. It produces continuously from summer through fall, with stems ready for picking after about fifty-five days. Swiss Chard Ruby Red can reach two feet in height. Its leaves have a mild bitter flavor reminiscent of spinach, coupled with a crisp and fresh texture. This variety offers a long harvest season and versatile culinary uses.
Swiss Chard Live Plant
Species - Ruby Red
Latin Name -- Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
Variety -- "Ruby Red"
Other Names -- Rhubarb Chard
Color -- Forest-green variegated leaves with burgundy stalks
Flavor -- Crisp or savory with hints of spinach
Days to Maturity -- 50-55 days
Hardiness Zones -- 2-11
Planting Depth -- ½-1 inches
Plant Spacing -- 3-6 inches
Row Spacing -- 12-18 inches
Growth Habit -- Upright
Soil Preference -- Rich, acidic and well-drained with pH level 6.0-8.0
Temp Preference -- Cool
Light Preference -- Full sun to partial shade