Rhubarb Swiss Chard

Rhubarb Swiss Chard is a colorful, productive heirloom with red and white stems and glossy green leaves. Plants are heat tolerant and slow to bolt, early maturing and extremely productive, growing 18 to 24 inches tall. Use it much like spinach or kale, where its earthy flavor and vivid color brighten any recipe.

At a glance

• Variety: Rhubarb Swiss Chard
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Stems: Red and white with glossy green leaves
• Height: 18 to 24 inches
• Strengths: Heat tolerant, slow to bolt, early maturing
• Sun: Full sun to part shade

Best for

• Fresh salads and cooking greens
• Sauteing in place of spinach or kale
• Edible landscaping and color
• Long-harvest gardens
• Warm-season growing

How to grow

Direct sow in early spring or late summer in full sun to part shade. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest outer leaves regularly to keep plants producing. Its heat tolerance and slow-bolting habit extend the harvest well into the season.

Flavor profile

Earthy and mild, with tender leaves and crisp, colorful stems that cook down sweetly.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based company known for affordable heirloom seeds that help home gardeners grow more food from every packet.