(Beet, Early Blood Turnip Beet)

These plump beets are both early and the size and shape of a turnip. An heirloom variety dating to 1825, 'Early Blood Turnip' is not frequently grown in modern gardens even though it's a quality beet. Its roots develop quickly and may be harvested from 48 to 68 days after sowing. Baby beets can be harvested 40 days after sowing. This cultivar also boasts violet-red leaf stems that can be eaten fresh or cooked when young and tender.

Usually grown as annuals, beets are true biennials, which...

(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, 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...

(Swiss Chard)

Golden and delicious, the tasty Swiss chard 'Golden Sunrise’ has colorful gold stems and enormous glossy green leaves with a crumpled or quilted texture. The early-to-produce plants are so pretty they can be incorporated into container plantings and mixed borders. Harvest can begin 55 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...

(Italian Silver Rib Swiss Chard, Swiss Chard)

The pleasantly mild leaves and ribs of 'Italian Silver Rib' are mellow and delicious. This large-leaved Italian heirloom Swiss chard has wide, flat, white stems and tapered, crinkly, dark green leaves. Harvest can begin about 65 days after sowing and continue all season long, though they taste best in spring and fall when days are cool and nights chilly. Harvest healthy, mature, glossy leaves by cutting them cleanly at the base.

Swiss chard is planted for its big crinkly leaves that can be...