Ruby
Swiss Chard
Heirloom
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
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Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family) · Genus: Beta
About
Swiss Chard Ruby is a good yielder all summer and into the fall. The tender sweet rhubarb-like stalks are ruby red. The bright color extends into the leaf veins of the dark green, heavily crumpled leaves. It's delicious in salads or cooked. These very ornamental plants reach 18-24 inches.
Characteristics
Color
Red
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Biennial
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
7–10 days
at 45–95 °F
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Days to Maturity
50–60 days
Plant Height
1.5–2 ft
Mature Spread
1–1.5 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
0.25 in
Seed Spacing
3 in
Row Spacing
20 in
Thin To
6 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–85 °F
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Soil Temp
45–95 °F
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Air Temp
15–75 °F
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Planting and Care Instructions
Sow in outdoor rows as soon as the ground can be worked. Place 1 seed every 3 inches and cover firmly with soil. Prefers full sun. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Use trimmings as fresh greens. Keep plants heavily mulched and moist.
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