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Swiss Chard Ruby Red Seeds, Heirloom, Edible Greens, Fast Growing, Tender Leaves, Non-GMO, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
Swiss Chard Ruby Red Seeds, Heirloom, Edible Greens, Fast Growing, Tender Leaves, Non-GMO, Easy to Grow for Planting Indoor & Outdoor Gardening
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Swiss Chard ‘Ruby Red’ Seeds (Beta vulgaris, Cicla Group) — Non-GMO, Colorful & Productive
Vivid ruby-red stems with deep green, slightly savoyed leaves. Great for beds or containers; perfect for salads, sautés, soups, and eye-catching garnish.
✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
- Brilliant red stalks and glossy leaves — edible ornamental.
- All-season performer: handles heat and light frosts.
- Fast baby-leaf harvests; steady cut-and-come-again regrowth.
- Compact, tidy plants for raised beds and patio pots.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
| Botanical name | Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, Cicla Group — ‘Ruby Red’ (Rhubarb Chard) |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade in heat) |
| Sowing method | Direct sow spring & late summer; or start indoors 3–4 weeks early. Sow 2–3 seeds per inch (~2–3 cm) and thin to strongest plants (multigerm seed). |
| Sowing depth | ½″ / 12 mm |
| Spacing | Thin/plant 8–12″ / 20–30 cm; rows 18–24″ / 45–60 cm (closer for baby leaf) |
| Germination | ~5–10 days at ~55–75°F / 13–24°C (quick in evenly moist soil) |
| Soil | Rich, well-drained, consistently moist; benefits from compost side-dress |
| Harvest | Baby 25–35 days; full leaves 50–60. Pick outer leaves regularly for ongoing production. |
Ways to Use
- Salads: young leaves add color and gentle sweetness.
- Cooked: sauté stems and leaves with garlic & olive oil.
- Soups & bowls: chop for hearty texture and vibrant color.
What You’ll Receive
- Select your pack size in the listing variations
- Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
- Simple sowing guide
- Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Soak seed 6–12 hours before sowing for faster, more even germination. Harvest often to encourage tender new leaves and steady production through the season.
