{"product_id":"red-ruby-chard-seeds-organic","title":"Red Ruby Chard Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Ruby Chard (\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e, Cicla group) is an heirloom chard with crimson stalks and veins set against dark green leaves, in use since 1857.\u003c\/strong\u003e Also called Rhubarb Chard, it is both ornamental and productive, with a mild, earthy flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e (Cicla group)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic heirloom chard, biennial grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 to 60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial sun to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. seeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 (about 8,763 per 1\/4 lb bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauteing and steaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh in salads as baby greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental color in beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring and fall plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart seeds 1\/2 inch deep indoors 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost at a soil temperature of 50 to 85°F, with germination in 5 to 10 days, then plant out after spring frosts to avoid bolting. Grow in moderate, well-amended soil with even water, thinning to 4 to 5 inches apart, and sow every 2 weeks for succession harvest. Harvest outer stalks early or cut the whole plant to let it regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMild and earthy with a hint of sweetness; tender leaves cook down like spinach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic, the online home of Peaceful Valley Farm \u0026amp; Garden Supply, has served organic gardeners and small-scale farmers with seeds, tools, and soil amendments from Grass Valley, California since 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394547847446,"sku":"SNV8165","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50394547880214,"sku":"SNV8165B","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-chard-red-ruby.jpg?v=1755812457","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/red-ruby-chard-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}