Description

Ruby Red Swiss Chard is a striking, open-pollinated variety known for its vivid red stems and deep green, slightly crinkled leaves. This colorful selection adds bold visual appeal to the garden while delivering tender, flavorful greens with a mild, earthy taste.

Highly versatile, Ruby Red can be harvested young for fresh salads or allowed to mature for sautéing, steaming, and adding to soups and sautés. Its vibrant stems retain their color when lightly cooked, making it as attractive on the plate as it is in the garden.

• Type: Open-pollinated biennial (grown as an annual)
• Direct sow: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Days to harvest: 30–40 days (baby greens), 50–60 days full size

Swiss chard is easy to grow and adapts well to a variety of conditions. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and keep evenly moist for best results. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production throughout the season.

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