{"product_id":"ruby-chard","title":"Ruby","description":"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eBeta vulgaris var. cicla\u003c\/a\u003e##\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CHARD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eStart indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, plant out 2 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 9 weeks before first frost, without additional protection. In a hoophouse, you can plant 2-3 weeks later. Direct sow in spring when soil temperature is at least 50˚F. prefers cool weather, will tolerate some heat. Thinnings can be eaten as baby greens. Water freely during the season. Harvest leaves by snapping them off close to the ground from several plants rather than stripping one. If there are more leaves than you can use, it is best to pick them to reduce disease and encourage a new steady supply of young leaves. Soil pH 6.1-7.8. Hardiness zones 5. Biennial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 2,800 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 5 miles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ.  \u003cb\u003e50-75˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ.  \u003cb\u003e5-14\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing  \u003cb\u003e10-18”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing  \u003cb\u003e18-24”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity  \u003cb\u003e50-60\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e##This is one of our farm favorites, we select for deep ruby red stems and beautiful leaves for market, a long-time heirloom. Abundant crop, plant can grow to 6-7’ the second year. Adds color to your micro greens mix, strong germinator, uniform sprout times. Tags: Color: Red, Heritage: Heirloom, Certification: Organic.##Restoration Seeds##Certified Organic by OR Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2009##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/DSC01082_210x165.jpg?1410551201354068541##Restoration Seeds is a farm-based seed company committed to selling seeds growers can save. We guarantee high quality seeds through our extensive variety trialing and plant breeding programs. We empower family farmers and home gardeners by offering 100% Open Pollinated seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":883782793,"sku":"10553","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":883782797,"sku":"10865","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Ruby_IMG_8568.jpg?v=1487924122","url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/products\/ruby-chard","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}