McKenzie Swiss Chard Rhubarb Seeds

Swiss Chard Rhubarb is a vigorous leafy green with broad, dark green leaves and bold red stalks. Tender and mildly flavored, it’s excellent for cut-and-come-again harvests and adds vibrant colour to salads, sautés, and side dishes.

Why you’ll love it:

• Eye-catching red stalks with dark green leaves
• Mild, tender flavour perfect for fresh or cooked use
• Great for continuous harvests
• Performs well in cool spring and fall gardens

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
• Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: ~7–10 days
• Days to Harvest: ~50–60 days
• Leaf/Stem Appearance: Dark green leaves with bold red stems

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: Varies by packet
• Special Characteristics: Bold red stalks; tender leaves

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil after danger of frost or in mild weather. Maintain even moisture and thin seedlings to allow leaf growth. Harvest outer leaves and stems when tender for vibrant salads, sautés, or steamed greens.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.