Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard swiss chard
Beta vulgaris 'Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard' Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris 'Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard') is a vegetable for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It is a standard red chard grown for bunching or baby leaf. The upright plants need little care.
Pairs well with Great Lakes lettuce, Moss Curled parsley, and Fern Leaf dill.