Rhubarb Supreme Chard - Organic

seeds

1/16oz: $4.00; Item: 3042-A
1/8oz: $6.00; Item: 3042-B
1/2oz: $10.50; Item: 3042-C
1oz: $15.00; Item: 3042-D
4oz: $42.00; Item: 3042-E
1lb: $149.00; Item: 3042-K

Beta vulgaris
(60 days) Open pollinated.

No muddy colors in this improved red strain—clear rich red stems culminate in the contrast of deep green savoy leaves. The especially broad stems make an amazing presentation bunched for market. Moreover, this breeding collaboration—from Maine’s own John Navazio, WA farmer Nash Huber and the Organic Seed Alliance—has resulted in more bolt resistance.

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Quick Details

Hybrid Status: open pollinated
Days to Maturity: 60 days
Color: red-ribbed dark green
Lifecycle: biennial grown as an annual

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Compare with other Chard
Variety	Product Type	Hybrid Status	Days to Maturity	Color	Lifecycle
Fordhook Giant	seeds	open pollinated	50 days	white-ribbed dark green	biennial grown as an annual
Argentata	seeds	open pollinated	55 days	white-ribbed deep green	biennial grown as an annual
Perpetual Spinach	seeds	open pollinated	55 days	green	biennial grown as an annual
Bali	seeds	open pollinated	55 days for bunching, 35-40 days baby leaf	red-ribbed dark green	biennial grown as an annual
Bright Lights	seeds	open pollinated	56 days	colorfully-ribbed green	biennial grown as an annual
Bali Organic	seeds	open pollinated	55 days for bunching, 35-40 days baby leaf	red-ribbed dark green	biennial grown as an annual
Golden Sunset Organic	seeds	open pollinated	56 days	yellow-ribbed green	biennial grown as an annual
Silverado Organic	seeds	open pollinated	56 full size; 30 days baby leaf	white-ribbed deep green	biennial grown as an annual
Red Rhubarb Organic	seeds	open pollinated	59 days	red-ribbed dark green	biennial grown as an annual
Rhubarb Supreme Organic	seeds	open pollinated	60 days	red-ribbed dark green	biennial grown as an annual

Additional Information

Greens

Days to maturity are from emergence after direct seeding.
All greens are open-pollinated except where noted.

Culture: When to harvest greens? Research from trials conducted in England and Kenya showed looseleaf lettuce, red chard and arugula harvested in the evening had a longer shelf life than when picked in the morning.

Chard

About 1,000–2,800 seeds/oz. Seed size varies by variety
Days to maturity are from seeding date. Subtract 20 days for transplants.

Salzer’s 1915 catalog opines, “Swiss chard produces more food for the table than almost any other vegetable and it also requires less care; it yields a constant crop from July to winter.” Same species as beets.

Culture: Hardy and easy to grow. Can be sown almost as soon as ground can be worked in spring. Minimum germination temperature 40°, optimum range 50–85°. Space according to use—can be direct-seeded 2" apart for baby-leaf harvest; thin to 12–16" apart for large leaves. Soften thick ribs of chard, beets and other greens by braising. Also used for microgreens.

Disease: Cercospora Leaf Spot (CLS) looks like someone shot small target-like circles in mature foliage. Prolonged periods of rain and high humidity exacerbate this disease. Rotating crops, removing plant debris, and wider row spacing for adequate air circulation are preventive measures.

Germination Testing

For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.

Our Seeds are Non-GMO

All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.

Shipping

From early May through mid-December, items shipping from our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.