Swiss Chard (Organic) - Ruby Red- 100 Seeds

Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

This is a great looking variety of Swiss Chard that produces green foliage with beautiful orange stems. Not just a great looking salad component but it is also high in nutrition. 

Swiss Chard is a cool season leafy green. It is great to grow it during either Fall or Spring. It is somewhat cold tolerant. 

Light Requirements - 6+ hours

Days to Maturity- 60 days

The optimal growing temperature is between 50°F and 75°F (10°C to 24°C).

Nutritional content per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of raw Swiss chard:

Macronutrients:

• Calories: 19 kcal
• Protein: 1.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
  • Sugars: 1.1 g
  • Fiber: 1.6 g
• Fat: 0.2 g

Vitamins:

• Vitamin K: 830% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin A: 122% of the DV (mostly as beta-carotene)
• Vitamin C: 44% of the DV
• Vitamin E: 10% of the DV
• Vitamin B6: 9% of the DV
• Folate (Vitamin B9): 12% of the DV

Minerals:

• Magnesium: 20% of the DV
• Manganese: 29% of the DV
• Iron: 22% of the DV
• Potassium: 11% of the DV
• Calcium: 5% of the DV