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.
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.
