Silverbeet Ruby Red / Swiss Chard Ruby Red seeds

🌿 Silverbeet ‘Ruby Red’ / Swiss Chard ‘Ruby Red’

25 Seeds – 2026 Harvest 🇦🇺 Australian Grown | Heirloom | Open Pollinated (OP)

Grow one of the most beautiful and nutritious leafy vegetables in your garden! ‘Ruby Red’ Silverbeet (Swiss Chard) is prized for its vibrant ruby-red stems and glossy dark green leaves. It is an easy-to-grow, highly productive variety that provides a continuous harvest throughout the year in most Australian climates.

During the warmer months, the foliage is a lighter green with bright red stems. As temperatures cool, the leaves develop a richer, darker green colour with deep reddish tones, making this variety even more striking in winter gardens.

Botanical Information

• Scientific Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris
• Common Names: Silverbeet, Swiss Chard, Ruby Red Chard
• Family: Amaranthaceae
• Genus: Beta

Plant Features

• 25 premium-quality seeds
• 2026 harvest
• Australian grown
• Heirloom & open-pollinated
• Suitable for year-round growing in most Australian regions
• Fast-growing and highly productive
• Excellent for garden beds, raised beds and large containers
• Harvest outer leaves continuously while the plant keeps producing new growth

Culinary Uses

Ruby Red Silverbeet is incredibly versatile and can be:

• Steamed, sautéed or stir-fried
• Added to soups, curries and casseroles
• Used fresh in salads when leaves are young and tender
• Added to smoothies and juices
• Used as a nutritious substitute for spinach in many recipes

Nutritional Benefits

Silverbeet is considered a nutrient-dense leafy green and is naturally rich in:

• Vitamin A (supports eye health and immunity)
• Vitamin C (supports immune function and collagen production)
• Vitamin K (important for healthy bones and blood clotting)
• Folate
• Magnesium
• Potassium
• Iron
• Calcium
• Dietary fibre
• Powerful antioxidants including beta-carotene and lutein

Growing Information

• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Plant spacing: 30–40 cm
• Harvest: Pick outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous production.

A reliable, colourful and highly nutritious leafy vegetable that belongs in every home garden. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.