{"product_id":"swiss-chard-ruby-red-seeds","title":"Swiss Chard Ruby Red Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Vivid, Edible Color from Heirloom, Non-GMO Ruby Red Chard Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Red chard is as beautiful as it is delicious. Our heirloom Ruby Red Swiss chard seeds (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e) grow into striking plants with brilliant crimson stems and veins running through deep green, glossy leaves. It is a true dual-purpose plant, at home in the vegetable patch, the flower border, or a container, and it eats every bit as well as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for gardeners who want food that looks gorgeous, and for anyone edging into edible landscaping. Ruby Red is just as easy and productive as green chard, but its glowing stems make it a standout, so it earns a place in ornamental beds and pots as much as the veggie garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow chard seeds directly after your last frost, or start them indoors, planting them about half an inch deep. Each seed is a small cluster, so a few seedlings may emerge from each; they germinate in about 7 to 14 days. Grow chard in full sun to part shade, spacing plants about 6 to 12 inches apart. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/swiss-chard\"\u003eSwiss Chard growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Red is easy and long lasting. Keep it evenly watered for tender leaves and bright stems, and it will produce from spring through fall, tolerating summer heat far better than spinach. Harvest regularly to keep it coming, and enjoy the color it brings to the garden all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the outer leaves once plants are established, usually around 55 to 60 days, leaving the center to keep growing. Younger leaves are tender for salads, while mature leaves and their colorful stems are excellent cooked. Frequent picking keeps plants productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Red chard is a feast for the eyes and the plate. Toss the young leaves into salads for a pop of color, saute the mature leaves and ruby stems together, or add them to soups, stir-fries, and pastas. Grow it where you can admire it, then bring it to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners grow our chard seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Ruby Red chard seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Grow vivid, edible color and save seed from your best plants. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43785842360527,"sku":"ORIGSC_04_29","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1n3vpgnGDH1F55MUgtd7NMcRRoGE3Kdd8_s0.png?v=1782907440","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/swiss-chard-ruby-red-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}