Swiss Chard Rhubarb - Item #890
Featuring crimson stalks and striking red and green crinkled leaves, this member of the beet family is a nutrient powerhouse. One planting in the spring will produce crops from midsummer to fall. Very easy to grow. Delicious when steamed, stir-fried or boiled.
Seed Depth: 1/2" (13mm)
Plant Space: 12" (30cm)
Row Space: 24" (61cm)
Sprouts In: 5-15 days
Start seeds outdoors in early spring to summer and again in fall for winter crops in mild areas. Thin plants to 6". Normal weeding and watering will produce a fine crop.
Snip off outer leaves at the base of the plant as they mature. New leaves will grow back for a continuous supply. The deepest red color will occur during cool weather in late summer and fall.