This is a great edible veggie and pretty enough to be in the flower garden.
Inferior to Bright Lights and Fresh Fire, other cultivars of Swiss chard that I have grown. Ruby Red went to seed much too early.
I tried this variety because it is said to tolerate heat. It has lived up to its expectations as a very hardy variety. Not only has it survived our heat, growing in full sun, it's still thriving in the cold of winter. With temps at night down in the 20's and 30's, I'm still harvesting plants in my garden without any protection from the elements. On top of being so hardy, it's very tender and juicy and has a great flavor. Both stems and leaves are great raw and cooked.
Early, vigorous, productive, medium-sized plant. Lots of dark green leaves with characteristic rhubarb red stalks that are tender and of medium thickness.
