{"product_id":"swiss-chard-ruby-red-500-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Swiss Chard Ruby Red 500 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(210, 25, 35);\"\u003eRuby Red Swiss Chard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e brings vivid ruby-red stems and red-veined, dark green leaves to the garden. This heirloom variety is both ornamental and productive, offering tender baby leaves for salads in about 32 days and fuller leaves and stems for cooking in about 59 days. Harvest the outer leaves as needed and enjoy a colorful cool-season crop in spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 05\/25. WILL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Ruby Red Swiss Chard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Ruby Stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright red stems and red veining make this chard especially striking in edible beds and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender Baby Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young leaves for colorful salads and delicate greens in about 32 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Size Harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plants to mature for substantial leaves and flavorful stems in about 59 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Kitchen Green:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the leaves and tender stems in sautés, soups, stir-fries, gratins, and side dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional open-pollinated chard selection with distinctive color and garden appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProductive Cut-and-Come-Again Crop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest outer leaves regularly while the plant continues producing new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow in cool spring or fall weather. Protect young seedlings from hard freezes and provide shade during intense heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick the Site:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to partial shade. Ruby Red performs well in vegetable beds, raised beds, and large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Consistent moisture helps produce tender leaves and stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart the Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow according to the packet directions and your local planting calendar. Thin crowded seedlings so mature plants have room to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Consistently:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot or dry weather, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize Thoughtfully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side-dress with compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer during active growth if plants need additional support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Baby Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young leaves when they are tender, leaving the center growth point intact for continued production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Mature Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the largest outer leaves at the base when they reach the desired size. Cook the tender stems along with the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has supplied quality seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e We support local agriculture and communities through our commitment to Texas-based business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We stand behind our commitment to safe, dependable seed and honest product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds® has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook chopped leaves and tender stems with olive oil, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon until just tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteaming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam leaves and stems briefly for a simple side dish, then season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-Frying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add sliced stems first, then the leaves, so both finish tender without becoming overcooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir chopped chard into bean, lentil, potato, or vegetable soups near the end of cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use very young leaves raw, or massage them briefly with dressing to soften their texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eOrder Ruby Red Swiss Chard Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eGrow vibrant ruby stems and tender leafy greens for beautiful, productive spring and fall harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximate values per 1 cup cooked Swiss chard (harvested leaves and stems, about 175g):\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1g (0% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 313mg (14% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2g (3% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.7g (13% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3g (7% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e 536mcg RAE (60% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31.5mg (35% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e 573mcg (478% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150mg (36% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 961mg (20% Daily Value)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom varieties may show natural variation in stem color, leaf size, maturity, and performance. 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