The Rhubarb chard is a beautiful and ornamental swiss chard that will stand out in the garden, The bright red stems along with the light green leaves are delicious in soups, gratins, cooked in butter, stuffed with ricotta cheese and lemon to name a few ways of cooking them. Please note they will loose their bright red color when cooked.
Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris
Plant Life Cycle: Biennal
Optimal Germination Temperature: 20 - 25C
Germination time in days: 7-10 days
Indicative Days to maturity: Pick as needed
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich and well drained
Sowing and cultivation: Sow under cover from February to March. Sow directly outdoors from April to September. 3 to 4 seeds every 40 cm in rows. 40 cm apart.
