(Beet, Golden Beet)

The sweet, flavorful beets of this old-fashioned heirloom are russet-orange and date back to at least the 1820s in the United States. The smooth-skinned beets are globe-shaped. Roots are ready to harvest about 50 to 55 days after sowing. Harvest 40 days after sowing for baby beets. This selection also has edible greens that are bright glossy green. After cooking, the beet flesh turns golden yellow.

Usually grown as annuals, beets are true biennials, which mean they generate large roots and...

(Beet)

The deep red beet, ‘Merlin’, is slow to bolt and produces lots of perfectly round, smooth-skinned, red beets. The sweet roots emit brilliant magenta-red juice that stains everything. They develop quickly and can be harvested after only 55 days or in 35 days for baby beets. This selection also has edible greens that are dark green with red leaf stalks.

Usually grown as annuals, beets are actually biennials, which means they generate large roots and lush foliage in the first year and flower,...

(Beet)

The deep red beet, ‘Red Ace’, produces lots of perfectly round, tender, red beets. The sweet roots emit brilliant magenta-red juice that stains everything. They develop quickly and can be harvested after only 43 days. This selection also has edible greens that are bright glossy green with red leaf stems.

Usually grown as annuals, beets are actually biennials, which means they generate large roots and lush foliage in the first year and flower, set seed and die in the second. The flowers are...

(Beet)

The deep red beet, ‘Ruby Queen’, produces lots of perfectly round, tender, red beets. The sweet roots emit brilliant magenta-red juice that stains everything. They develop quickly and can be harvested after only 48 to 55. This selection also has edible greens that are bright glossy green with short red leaf stems. It is an older variety that was an All American Selections Winner in 1957.

Usually grown as annuals, beets are actually biennials, which means they generate large roots and lush...

(Beet, Jewel-toned Blend Beet)

If you can't decide what beet variety to grow and love diversity, plant several rows of Jewel-toned Blend. It is a colorful mix of three popular cultivars, 'Chioggia', 'Red Sangria' and 'Golden', which provide a tasty array of beets and greens in the cool season. The beets develop quickly and may be harvested about 50 to 55 days after sowing. Harvest at around 40 days for baby beets. The red-hued 'Red Sangria' and 'Chioggia' roots release juices when cut that stain clothing and surfaces. While 'Red...

(Swiss Chard)

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkled leaves that can be eaten in salads, soups or simply steamed or sautéed. Usually grown as an annual, it is a true biennial. Unlike its cousin the beet, chard is not grown for its fleshy roots but for its large leaves with fleshy edible stems that can be harvested all season. If not harvested in the first year it will produce spikes of unimpressive flowers the second year.

This is an easy vegetable to grow. It prefers full sun and fertile, slightly...

(Swiss Chard)

The mild, tender and delicious Swiss chard, 'Argentata', is a large-leaved heirloom with broad stems and huge dark green leaves that resists tasting bitter in summer's heat. Harvest can begin 60 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. This is a taller variety that produces huge leaves so only a few mature leaves will make a meal. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base.

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(Swiss Chard)

The vibrant 'Bright Yellow' Swiss chard is an eye-catcher in the garden with its deep green leaves and standout yellow stalks. Harvest can begin 50 to 60 days after seeding. Leaves should be gathered by cutting the oldest outer stems close to the ground. These have a short shelf life, so eat them quickly.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkled leaves that can be eaten in salads, soups or simply steamed or sautéed. Usually grown as an annual, it is a true biennial. Unlike its cousin...

(Swiss Chard)

Admired for its exceptional cold tolerance and beauty, the tasty Swiss chard, 'Discovery', has colorful bright red stems and enormous glossy green leaves. The plants are so pretty they can be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. Harvest can begin 65 days after seeding and leaves gathered all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base. These have a short shelf life,...

(Swiss Chard)

The old reliable cultivar ‘Fordhook Giant’ has been a favorite Swiss chard since it was introduced in 1934. It has large, deep green, heavily savoyed (wrinkled) leaves with thick white stems and veins. It is a vigorous grower and has a mild flavor.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkled leaves that can be eaten in salads, soups or simply steamed or sautéed. Usually grown as an annual, it is a true biennial. Unlike its cousin the beet, chard is not grown for its fleshy roots but for its...