{"product_id":"red-ruby-chard-seeds-organic","title":"Chard Seeds, Red Ruby  (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChard\u003c\/strong\u003e - Red Ruby - \u003ci\u003eBeta vulgaris (Cicla group)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Chard contains vitamins A, C, E, and B6, as well as many minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chard prefers moderate soil with plenty of added organic matter and even, moderate water throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest outer stalks early, or cut the whole plant to allow a second plant to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Temperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e50-85°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e5-10 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight At Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e10\"-14\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e50-60 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\/Shade: \u003c\/strong\u003ePartial Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing After Thinning: \u003c\/strong\u003e4\"-5\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e250 \u003cstrong\u003e| Per 1\/4 lb bulk: \u003c\/strong\u003e5,027\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":42299989753946,"sku":"SNV8165","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":42299989786714,"sku":"SNV8165B","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3055\/7274\/files\/organic-chard-red-ruby.jpg?v=1757977562","url":"https:\/\/www.moonwaterapoth.com\/products\/red-ruby-chard-seeds-organic","provider":"Moon Water Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}