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Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard
BrassicaBeta vulgaris
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 32 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Candy-apple red stems and bronze to dark green, red-veined leaves. Moderate bolt tolerance. NOTE: Young Ruby Red plants may go to seed if exposed to sustained night temperatures in the low 50s; time sowings to avoid these conditions. Decorticated (rubbed), sized seeds.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost risk, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, moderately fertile. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Flea beetles, spider mites, aphids, leaf miners. Common diseases: Leaf spot, powdery mildew, downy mildew.