Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Certified Organic                                                                                                                   This eye-catching, tasty heirloom chard has ruby red talks and nutty flavored deep green leaves with red veins. Enjoy baby leaves for salads, then steam or stir dry mature leaves. Very long season or harvest.

Light	Full sun
Row Spacing	18 in
Plant Spacing	12 in
Planting depth	1/2 in
Days to Germination	7-10 days
Plant Height	18-22 in

Gardener's Notes: Sow seeds in spring directly into well-worked, fertile soil, spacing 2 in. apart and 1/2 inch deep in rows 18 in. apart. When 2-3 in. tall, thin seedlings to 12 in. apart, so plants have room to grow. Transplant seedlings or enjoy for tasty meals. When plants have 6-8 stalks, harvest by snipping outer stalks at plant base. New leaves grow back for continuous supply.