{"product_id":"rhubarb-chard-55-days","title":"Rhubarb Swiss Chard (55 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhubarb Swiss Chard has a striking purplish stalk and red veined leaves to distinguish this popular variety. It is characterized by quick growth, yields over a long period if frequently cut, and has a pleasing flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e75 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Sowing Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1\/2” deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot. Thin to the strongest seedling. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water soluble fertilizer, diluted to ¼ of suggested measurement. Start transplanting a week or two before last frost. Space 10-18\" apart.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid spring into early summer. Starting when soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Germination is slower in cooler temperatures. Sow 3-4 seeds every 10-18” apart. Thin to the strongest seedling per space. Sow 40-50 days before first fall frost for late summer\/fall harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does a packet plant: \u003c\/b\u003e10-15 foot single row \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003eRemove outer leaves starting at 4-6” for baby salad greens. Use the mature leaves and center ribs cooked or raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Rhubarb Swiss Chard needs fertile well drained soil. Tolerates both cold and hot temperatures and can grow from spring until frost. Sow a few times a summer for continuous greens. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":440984436744,"sku":"00096","price":1.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/files\/rhubarb-swiss-chard-55-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds-191.jpg?v=1765826169","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/rhubarb-chard-55-days","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}