Ruby Red Swiss Chard 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.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 05/25. WILL.

Why Choose Ruby Red Swiss Chard?

• Brilliant Ruby Stems: Bright red stems and red veining make this chard especially striking in edible beds and containers.
• Tender Baby Leaves: Harvest young leaves for colorful salads and delicate greens in about 32 days.
• Full-Size Harvests: Allow plants to mature for substantial leaves and flavorful stems in about 59 days.
• Versatile Kitchen Green: Use the leaves and tender stems in sautés, soups, stir-fries, gratins, and side dishes.
• Heirloom Variety: Grow a traditional open-pollinated chard selection with distinctive color and garden appeal.
• Productive Cut-and-Come-Again Crop: Harvest outer leaves regularly while the plant continues producing new growth.

Planting Tips for Success

• Choose the Season: Sow in cool spring or fall weather. Protect young seedlings from hard freezes and provide shade during intense heat.
• Pick the Site: Plant in full sun to partial shade. Ruby Red performs well in vegetable beds, raised beds, and large containers.
• Prepare the Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Consistent moisture helps produce tender leaves and stems.
• Start the Seeds: Sow according to the packet directions and your local planting calendar. Thin crowded seedlings so mature plants have room to develop.
• Water Consistently: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot or dry weather, while avoiding waterlogged conditions.
• Fertilize Thoughtfully: Side-dress with compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer during active growth if plants need additional support.
• Harvest Baby Leaves: Pick young leaves when they are tender, leaving the center growth point intact for continued production.
• Harvest Mature Leaves: Remove the largest outer leaves at the base when they reach the desired size. Cook the tender stems along with the leaves.

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Cooking Methods

• Sautéing: Cook chopped leaves and tender stems with olive oil, garlic, and a squeeze of lemon until just tender.
• Steaming: Steam leaves and stems briefly for a simple side dish, then season with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Stir-Frying: Add sliced stems first, then the leaves, so both finish tender without becoming overcooked.
• Soups: Stir chopped chard into bean, lentil, potato, or vegetable soups near the end of cooking.
• Salads: Use very young leaves raw, or massage them briefly with dressing to soften their texture.

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Nutritional Information

Approximate values per 1 cup cooked Swiss chard (harvested leaves and stems, about 175g):

• Calories: 35
• Total Fat: 0.1g (0% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 313mg (14% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 7.2g (3% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 3.7g (13% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 1.1g
• Protein: 3.3g (7% Daily Value)
• Vitamin A: 536mcg RAE (60% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 31.5mg (35% Daily Value)
• Vitamin K: 573mcg (478% Daily Value)
• Magnesium: 150mg (36% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 961mg (20% Daily Value)

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Heirloom varieties may show natural variation in stem color, leaf size, maturity, and performance. Results vary with climate, soil preparation, and gardening practices.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Protect them from moisture and temperature swings.
• Planting Zones: Swiss chard is a flexible cool-season crop. Consult local growing guidance for spring and fall timing, heat management, and winter protection in your area.

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