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Chard - Rhubarb Red

Chard - Rhubarb Red

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The Poirée Rhubarb Chard à Carde Rouge is a visually striking variety of Swiss chard, featuring vibrant red stems and deep green leaves. Both the leaves and stems are edible, offering a tender texture and mild flavor suitable for various culinary applications.

Note: Delivered in craft paper seed bag (see second photo).

Key Features:

  • Vibrant red stems
  • Deep green leaves
  • Edible leaves and stems
  • Tender texture
  • Mild flavor
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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide

  • Typical characteristics of the variety

    • Height: 50 to 60 cm
    • Biennial growth habit
    • Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil
    • Tolerates light frost
    • Suitable for ornamental and edible gardens

  • Species-specific cultivation instructions

    Sowing under cover: Starting from April to avoid flowering

    Outdoors: April to September. 3 to 4 seeds every 40 cm on the line, in lines 40 cm apart in sunny exposure.

    Keep the soil cool until they germinate. When the plants have a few leaves, keep only the most vigorous ones in pockets. Frequent watering.
    Leeks fear drought, mulching is recommended in case of high heat. 

  • Origin

    Sainte Marthe