Back
Free Delivery With Orders Over £60
July Gardening Jobs
Download our handy planting instruction PDF
Product Description
Swiss Chard Ruby Red produces tender crops. Its stalks appear in bright red, with light green foliage. An easy variety to grow, perfect for gardeners of any skill.
*Please note: If your order contains only Seed products, then your items will be dispatched within one working day. If your order contains a mixture of plants and seed products, then your seed items will be dispatched with your first plant delivery.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Mature Spread | 30 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Sow thinly at a depth of approx. 1cm |
|---|---|
| Soil Type | Humus rich soil that retains moisture |
Growing at a glance…
Swiss chard doesn't transplant well, so we recommend planting them directly outside. Sow 6 seeds per foot as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring to summer. Cover seeds with 1/2 inch of soil. Thin seedlings roughly 8-12 inches apart. Cut outer leaves when the plants are 8 inches tall for an extended harvest, as the leaves grow from the centre. Cut back plants in late summer.