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60 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Ruby Red Swiss Chard. The plant produces good yields of dark green shiny leaves with ruby red stalks and veins. It can be steamed, stir-fried, added to lasagna, omelets, soups, and stews, and mixed with other greens. Suitable for container gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 32680. A variety from the USA.
Lot No: 103178
Germination: 80%
Seeds Per Pound: 22,500
Plant Height: 24” Tall
Planting Season: Spring/Fall
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Planting Method: Direct Sow
½"
Swiss Chard does not transplant well and does best if the seeds are planted directly in the soil. Swiss Chard will better tolerate heat if plants are well thinned and air can circulate them. Plant your seeds outdoors. Spring planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked. Maintain constant moisture levels throughout the year for best results. Swiss Chard is resistant to frost and can be harvested well after the first frost. Many successive harvests can be made from one planting. Cut back plants in late summer to rejuvenate them for fall production. Plants grow 6 - 20" tall.
Requires fertile soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.
Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are established. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
You can cut the outer leaves as you need them and leave the inner leaves to develop.
1934 All-America Selections Winner! 58 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Perfected Detroit Dark Red Beet. The plant produces good yields of 3" diameter dark red globe-shaped beets. It is a popular beet variety prized for its flavorful, dark-red beets, good storage, and dual use. Same great flavor and canning and pickling qualities as the Detroit Dark Red Beet, but it is more uniform. This exceptional quality beet is one of the best beets on the market. Ideal for boiling, pickling, canning, baking, and freezing. Green tops are delicious too. Stores well. It can be planted in the spring for an early summer crop or late summer for a fall crop. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 18472. A variety from the USA.