Swiss Chard - Ruby Red - Rhubarb

$1.89

The Swiss Chard Ruby Red/Rhubarb, 'Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)', has sweet and tender rhubarb-like stalks that are decorative and tasty. You will love the color of Ruby Red. The deep crimson stalks and veins are contrasted by dark-green heavily crumpled large leaves. The leaves are tastier, some believe, than spinach and the stalks crunch like celery but have a slight hint of asparagus. The Ruby Red Swiss Chard can tolerate shade and will not bet bitter in hot weather. Mature plants will withstand considerable cold. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet. instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. Plant in the spring, after the last average frost date or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. ... additional info

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