Chénopodiacées • Beta vulgaris var. cicla

Swiss Chard Rhubarb Red - Organic

"A vibrant touch of red for a generous and rustic Swiss chard."

$4.49

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Native to the temperate regions of Europe and Western Asia, Rhubarb Red Swiss chard is distinguished by its bright red stalks reminiscent of rhubarb, hence its evocative name. Its ample, deep green foliage provides a striking contrast that energizes vegetable gardens and edible gardens.

In the garden, this variety proves robust and easy to grow. It stands out for its ability to provide long harvests of crisp, colorful ribs, adding a vibrant touch to summer dishes. A valuable companion to root vegetables and slow-growing crops, it enriches the diversity and structure of the vegetable garden.

  • Growing climate: Temperate to cool climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: Occasional

Note: Resistant to cold and moderate temperatures, requires well-drained soil.

The red stalks of Rhubarb Red Swiss chard are delicious sautéed, in gratins, or added to soups and curries. Their crisp texture holds up well to cooking, and their attractive color adds a decorative touch. They can be eaten fresh in salads or blanched before cooking. Traditionally, this chard is also used in some summer preserves.

Swiss Chard Rhubarb Red - Organic

Swiss Chard Rhubarb Red - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Indoor and outdoor seeding

Germination time

5-7 jours

Germination temperature

10° to 28° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 60 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

20 cm

Distance between rows

45 cm

Optimal brightness

Sun plant

Soil texture

Loose (silty) soil

Soil moisture

Cool, well-drained soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

40 cm

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