Ruby Red Swiss Chard Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

deep green, glossy leaves. It is a true dual-purpose plant, at home in the vegetable patch, the flower border, or a container, and it eats every bit as well as it looks. Who it's for Ideal for gardeners who want food that looks gorgeous, and for anyone edging into edible landscaping. Ruby Red is just as easy and productive as green chard, but its glowing stems make it a standout, so it earns a place in ornamental beds and pots as much as the veggie garden. How & when to plant Sow chard seeds directly after your last frost, or start them indoors, planting them about half an inch deep. Each seed is a small cluster, so a few seedlings may emerge from each; they germinate in about 7 to 14 days. Grow chard in full sun to part shade, spacing plants about 6 to 12 inches apart. Our Swiss Chard growing guide has more. Growing & care Ruby Red is easy and long lasting. Keep it evenly watered for tender leaves and bright stems, and it will produce from spring through fall, tolerating summer heat far better than spinach. Harvest regularly to keep it coming, and enjoy the color it brings to the garden all season. Harvest Pick the outer leaves once plants are established, usually around 55 to 60 days, leaving the center to keep growing. Younger leaves are tender for salads, while mature leaves and their colorful stems are excellent cooked. Frequent picking keeps plants productive. Benefits & uses Ruby Red chard is a feast for the eyes and the plate. Toss the young leaves into salads for a pop of color, saute the mature leaves and ruby stems together, or add them to soups, stir-fries, and pastas. Grow it where you can admire it, then bring it to the table. Why gardeners grow our chard seed Our Ruby Red chard seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow vivid, edible color and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Ruby Red Swiss Chard From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.