Chard- Ruby Red

Chard- Ruby Red Beta vulgaris var. cicla Ruby red swiss chard is another stunning vibrant chard to add to your cool season garden. Its gorgeous red stalks and veins (which are sweeter than other chards) contrast beautifully with rich green crinkly leaves. They reach maturity in 55-60 days, and can be harvested as early as 30-40 days for baby greens, which are more ideal for eating raw in a salad. Mature leaves are delicious stir-fried or in soups. All chards are packed with copious amounts of vitamins K, A, and C! Also a good source of dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, copper, zinc, phosphorus and vitamin E! Despite their name, swiss chards originate from the Mediterranean region, where it has long been prized for it's lengthy growing season and tolerance of sandier soils, not to mention its nutrition and flavor.  Days to germination  7-14 days Days to maturity 30-60 days Life cycle Biennial Plant time August-April Spacing 12 in. Sun full sun part shade