Swiss Chard - Ruby Red - Rhubarb

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In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in the spring, after the last average frost date or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. The leaves are tastier, some believe, than spinach and the stalks crunch like celery but have a slight hint of asparagus. instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. The Ruby Red Swiss Chard can tolerate shade and will not bet bitter in hot weather. The Swiss Chard Ruby Red/Rhubarb, 'Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)', has sweet and tender rhubarb-like stalks that are decorative and tasty. The deep crimson stalks and veins are contrasted by dark-green heavily crumpled large leaves. You will love the color of Ruby Red. Mature plants will withstand considerable cold. ... additional info

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