Swiss Chard Rhubarb Seeds.

Swiss Chard Rhubarb Seeds. – Irish Plants Direct

 

A classic and highly productive variety, Beta vulgaris var. cicla ‘Rhubarb’ produces striking crimson red stems topped with glossy dark green leaves.

 

This colourful chard is both ornamental and edible, bringing vibrant contrast to vegetable beds borders and containers while delivering a long season of nutritious harvests.

 

The thick ruby stems and crinkled leaves have a mild earthy flavour and can be harvested young for salads or grown to full size for steaming sautéing and soups.

 

Plants are vigorous hardy and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, providing continuous cropping from early summer until late autumn and often overwintering in mild climates.

 

Swiss Chard Rhubarb is ideal for gardeners seeking a reliable dual purpose crop that combines beauty with productivity.

 

Seed Qty Approx 3 grams

 

Sow March to July outdoors or February to April indoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 10 to 25°C

Soil and Position Fertile moisture retentive soil in full sun or partial shade

Height and Spread 40 to 60 cm tall, 30 to 45 cm spread

Harvest June to November

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds 1 to 2 cm deep in rows 30 to 40 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 25 to 30 cm spacing for large plants or closer for baby leaf harvests. For early crops sow indoors in modules and transplant once established. Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly in dry spells and mulch to retain moisture. Harvest outer leaves first to encourage continuous regrowth. Remove any flower stems that appear to prolong cropping. Swiss chard thrives in cool conditions and is ideal for kitchen gardens raised beds and ornamental vegetable plantings.

 

Uses and Benefits

Vibrant red stems with glossy green leaves

Long season of productive harvests

Nutritious and versatile in the kitchen

Hardy and easy to grow

Perfect for borders containers and vegetable beds.

 

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