TomorrowSeeds - Ruby Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard Seeds - 600+ Count - For 2026 Planting USA Garden

Ruby Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard (not rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum) features deep, rich crimson stalks and veiny, dark green leaves. Ruby Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard is a visual delight. Its striking contrast of colors creates a dramatic and eye-catching display, making it a fantastic addition to any garden or plate. Use Ruby Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard in salads, stir-fries, soups, or sautes to add a delightful crunch and vibrant color to your dishes. The leaves can be cooked like spinach or kale, while the stems can be chopped and sauteed for a colorful side dish or pickled for a tangy treat. Harvest continuously as chard produces as much as three or more crops; since Chard is a biennial, the crop may return every other year. Tolerates slight frost.

 Also Known As: Red Swiss Chard, Magenta Sunset Swiss Chard, Vulcan Swiss Chard, Crimson Swiss Chard, Silverbeet, Chard, Leaf Beef, Seakale Beet, Roman Kale, Perpetual Spinach, Mangold, Spinach Beet.

Plant Name: Swiss Chard, Ruby Red Rhubarb
Latin Name: Beta vulgaris
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 55
Plant Height: 18 - 24 Inches
Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Growth Habit: Rosette
USDA Zones: 2-11
Lifespan: Biennial
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.