Description
Ruby Red Swiss Chard
Easy to grow and prolific, producing delicious leaves and wide, crisp stalks throughout summer and fall. Leaves are eaten like spinach but are not as fussy about weather and soil. Grows well in containers.
When and where to plant
Select a sunny location and sow seed as soon as the ground can be worked. In mild areas, plant any time of year. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food. Firm soil over seed.
Care
Keep soil moist, weed free, and feed every 4 weeks.
Harvesting
Break or cut outer leaves off at base when 6-8″ wide. Pick and discard old or tough leaves and flower stalks.
Health Note
Rich in Calcium, Iron , and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C.
- Seed Spacing: 1″
- Spacing Between Rows: 18″
- Days to Germination: 7-10
- Days to Maturity: 50-65
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