{"product_id":"30-graines-de-bette-a-carde-rhubarbe-rouge-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"30 Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard Seeds (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ecicla\u003c\/em\u003e “Rhubarb Red”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRhubarb Red Swiss chard, red chard, red-stemmed chard, joutte: its striking bright crimson stems have earned it its name—they resemble rhubarb stalks, although the plants are botanically unrelated. It is the same species as beetroot, but selected for its leaves and stems rather than its root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson-red stems:\u003c\/strong\u003e luminous when backlit, spectacular in the vegetable garden or flower bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo vegetables in one:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fleshy stems can be cooked like asparagus, while the green leaf blades are prepared like spinach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery long harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaf by leaf, from spring until frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCan be grown anywhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e in the ground, in a flower bed, or even in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, moist, rich in organic matter, and well drained. A generous addition of compost produces broader, more tender stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow from spring through summer, directly in place, 2 cm deep, in rows spaced 40 cm apart. As with beetroot, each “seed” is a \u003cstrong\u003eglomerule\u003c\/strong\u003e containing several seeds, so thinning is essential. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin to 30 cm apart once the plants have 4 leaves. Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially during hot weather: this helps prevent premature bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch around the base. In mild regions, a simple frost-protection fleece allows you to harvest all winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePick the \u003cstrong\u003eouter leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e one at a time, always leaving the center intact: the plant will regrow and produce for months. Never cut down the entire clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest young leaves, which are more tender, rather than waiting until they become enormous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial companions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt grows well with cabbages, carrots, radishes, and beans. Avoid planting it near \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-betterave-rouge-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ebeetroot\u003c\/a\u003e, its close relative, with which it shares the same pests. Also see \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/products\/50-graines-de-bette-a-carde-melange-colore-poiree-legume-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003erainbow Swiss chard\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003ecompanion planting in the vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts broad, persistent foliage covers the soil for much of the year, protecting it from drying out and providing shelter for ground beetles and beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts prolonged presence maintains plant cover in the late season, when most rows are bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate the stems from the greens: prepare the stems with béchamel sauce, sautéed, or au gratin; sauté the greens with garlic or use them in a savory pie. Young leaves can be eaten raw in salads, where their red veins make a beautiful impression. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/plantes-vivaces-comestibles\"\u003eheirloom and perennial vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is biennial, but is generally grown as an annual because it bolts quickly. Leave one plant in the ground over winter: the flowering stalk develops from June to September in its second year. Harvest the dry flower stalks. Be careful, as it can cross-pollinate with beets: isolate your seed plant. See \u003ca href=\"\/pl-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Commitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Volcanoes of Auvergne, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief is to give gardeners back the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo vegetables in one, with red stems that light up the vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866993766733,"sku":"3760335360251","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/221-bette-carde-rhubarbe-rouge-nature.png?v=1720625369","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/pl-intl\/products\/30-graines-de-bette-a-carde-rhubarbe-rouge-legumes-potager-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}