SILVERBEET ‘Ruby Red’ Chard Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris
- A striking variety of chard with vibrant ruby-red stems and dark green, glossy leaves.
- Deliciously sweet flavor, ideal for salads, sautés, and as a cooked green.
- Rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like magnesium and potassium.
- Plants grow upright, reaching heights of 50 – 70 cm, making them suitable for small gardens.
- Adaptable to various soil types and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
- Harvest young leaves for tender greens or allow them to mature for larger leaves.
- Fast-growing and can be sown in both spring and fall for multiple harvests.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Biennial, usually grown as an annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: February – April, August – September
- Subtropical: March – September
- Tropical: March – August
- Cool: September – November
- Arid: March – September
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 1 – 2 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 30 – 45 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist, especially in warmer months.
- Regularly harvest outer leaves to encourage new growth and prolong the harvest period.
Harvest:
30 – 60 days after sowing, depending on the desired leaf size
