Ruby Red - Back in January 2025

Bright red stems topped with bright green crinkly leaves, this chard is beautiful enough for the ornamental garden.  Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked up like spinach. Stems are often cooked like asparagus. Harvesr at the baby leaf stage or allow to maturea and cut on stem at a time while the plant continues to grow. Nutrient-rich, loaded with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Beta vulgaris

Days to Maturity: 30 days baby leaf, 60 days mature leaf