Red Ruby Chard is a stunning and versatile leafy green, known for its bright red stems and tender, dark green leaves. This highly nutritious variety is perfect for sautéing, steaming, or adding to fresh salads, delivering a mild, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Red Ruby Chard matures in just 50-60 days and can be harvested as baby greens or full-sized leaves. The upright plants are both ornamental and productive, adding a splash of vibrant color to garden beds, borders, or containers. Red Ruby Chard is a cool-season crop that performs well in both spring and fall, tolerating light frosts and extending the growing season. Regular harvesting encourages continuous growth, providing a steady supply of fresh greens throughout the season. With its combination of beauty, flavor, and nutritional value, Red Ruby Chard is a favorite for home gardeners and chefs alike. Whether you’re growing it for its culinary versatility or its striking appearance, this variety is a must-have for any vegetable garden.

Chard - Red Ruby - Beta vulgaris (Cicla group)

Biennial Heirloom. Red Ruby is a popular red-stemmed chard. The dark green leaves have crimson stalks and veins. Also called Rhubarb Chard, it makes a nice ornamental addition to any garden and has been in use since 1857. Eat fresh or use like spinach.

Did You Know? Chard contains vitamins A, C, E, and B6, as well as many minerals.

Soil & Water: Chard prefers moderate soil with plenty of added organic matter and even, moderate water throughout the season.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 1-2 weeks before the last frost, and keep planting every 2 weeks for succession harvest. Plant after spring frosts to avoid bolting. Chard tolerates light frosts when young, and moderate freezes once established. It can also adapt to warmer summer temperatures.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest outer stalks early, or cut the whole plant to allow a second plant to grow.

Soil Temperature: 50-85°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"
Germination: 5-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 10"-14"
Days To Maturity: 50-60 Days
Sun/Shade: Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 4"-5"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 250 | Per 1/4 lb bulk: 5,027

For more information, please enjoy our Resource Guide for planting and growing Chard in your garden.