Swiss Chard, 'Rhubarb'
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Swiss Chard, 'Rhubarb'

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(Beta vulgaris) The classic red chard variety, with striking ruby red petioles and veins contrasting against dark green savoyed leaves, is picture perfect! As a baby leaf, it is also a vibrant red stemmed addition to salad mix.55 days. NF Packet: 100 seeds [split] Growing Info SOWING: Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last hard frost.  Transplant out 4-6  week-old plants. Direct seed early Spring. Can be sown until mid-summer, 8 weeks before first Fall frost date. Note: Young plants will tolerate light frosts, while mature plants will tolerate moderate frosts.  PLANTING DEPTH: 1/2" SPACING: 8-12" in rows 18-24" apart. EMERGENCE: 4-10 days @ soil temp 50-75F. LIGHT: Full sun to part shade FERTILITY: Moderate. Slow-release fertilizers are beneficial for extended harvests of bunching greens. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist soil with moderate, balanced fertility and a pH between 6.0-7.0.  ADDITIONAL NOTES: Easy to grow, productive, long-lasting, and beautiful!  Prefers cooler seasons o

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