Chard Seeds - Swiss - Ruby Red
Brilliant red stalks and dark green leaves make this classic heirloom a garden favorite.
The ruby-red classic of the chard world. ‘Ruby Red’ produces glossy green leaves with vivid crimson stems that deepen in color as the plants mature. The flavor is mild, slightly beet-like, and sweet, especially after light frost.
Plants grow 18–24 inches tall, producing abundant, tender leaves all season long. Highly ornamental and cold-hardy, it brightens both garden beds and kitchen plates.
An old European heirloom dating to the 19th century, ‘Ruby Red’ remains beloved for its beauty, flavor, and resilience—an enduring symbol of edible color.
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Leafy-green season profileCool-season greens may benefit from afternoon shade as temperatures rise.
Starting targets
- Direct sun
- 6+ hours
- Plant spacing
- 12+ in
- Container starting point
- 2+ gal
- Listed light
- Full sun
- Growth habit
- Rosette
- Support guidance
- No-Support
- Mature height
- 25–30 in
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