'ruby chard' is the red silverbeet (beta vulgaris). Is said to withstand
heat better than the green type. Silverbeet planted in the hot summer months
will bolt to seed.
Steph
"Tony" wrote in message
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Looks just like ruby chard.
"steph" wrote in message
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"jan" wrote in message
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I am hoping someone knows of a local source for perpetual spinach
seeds.
I have always had to order them as cannot find anyone in Austin and
surrounding areas that sell them. Would like to save the cost of
shipping
and buy local. any help would be appreciated.
JAN
267-7574

Jan- when you go to your local nursery to make an enquiry, it sometimes
helps if you have the botanical name along. What you are looking for
could
be what we call Silverbeet here in New Zealand. It's botanical name is
'Beta
Vulgaris'.But if what you are looking for is a spinach, you are
looking for'Spinacia Oleracea'. If you have a photograph or a drawing of
it
( even if it means taking a book along to show them what you mean), or
can
describe the plant and/or its growing requirements this will make your
search easier. If they don't have it in stock,they will be able to tell
you
where and when you can get some.Or they should be able to order some of
the
seeds for you.
Happy Gardening!
Steph