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The listing, Grandma Dana's Ruby Red Chard (Seeds) has ended.

Auction is for a full tablespoon of seeds for this rare strain of Red Chard. It is cold hardy to at least 10F, will tolerate repeated soil freezing and thawing, and is heat and somewhat drought tolerant when going to seed. And the germination rate is quick and high. It produces compact leaves, perfect for the small garden or containers. The flavor is settled in the medium range of what chard has to offer--neither too strong no too wimpy. For more information see my blog post: http://harvestsgardeningsecrets.blogspot.com/2012/09/grandma-danas-red-chard.html

As you can see from the photo, I have enough seeds to list these a few times, but when they are gone--that is it. I will not be maintaining this strain--so I hope a seed saver who will love this particular chard will take it on and keep it going.

Seedling photo is 5 weeks after planting with no fertilizer.

Shipping is by US mail, as shown in the photo. I can combine shipping if you win other auctions. For seeds only, shipping should be under $3.00 (in US) and includes tracking. Shipping can be paid by US Postal Money Order or by PayPal.

International shipping will be for exact charges payable in US funds through PayPal. Please check with your post office or customs agent to make sure it is legal for you to receive seeds from the US before bidding. Any import or customs charges will be the responsibility of the winner.

I generally pack orders for which I have addresses and shipping paid by the evening before, on Sundays and Tuesdays and ship on Mondays and Wednesdays. This prevents your plants from being stuck in a hot truck over the weekend.

If you don't win this auction and would like me to relist, either here or on eBay be sure to let me know. If you would like GIN let me know before there are any bids.

All my plants are grown in without chemicals of any kind; smoke free household.

Happy Bidding!

Questions & Comments

why are you not maintaining this strain? Does it have undesirable traits?

Oct 8th, 2012 at 10:55:37 AM PDT by

No--if you go to the link you will find lots more information. I actually have my own strain which I developed myself--and which is actually a lot different. I am going to try to grow my own out this year, and then next year, the plan is to let them cross and then hand select for a strain that may have both qualities. This strain is superior to all others that I have encountered for anyone who wants to go into production for micro greens or baby leaves. I produced copious seeds that will germinate quickly, under many different temperature regimes. I personally don't favor micro greens or baby leaves. I like BIG leaves, and I like them very tender and mild flavored. So I don't need the seed production this one provides, and the compact plants don't appeal to me. However, the germination is fabulous, and this one is productive under low water conditions--those are qualities I would like to import into my own strain. But we are talking about years of hand selecting ahead . . . .

Oct 8th, 2012 at 12:14:13 PM PDT by

ty for the extra info. about chard..like the fragrance, didnt know about that --I am even more excited than I already was about this special chard and would love to secure seed from the strain that you developed yourself as well :) GingerSue

Oct 8th, 2012 at 6:43:19 PM PDT by

I have one living plant from my own strain right now, and a few more seeds--so we shall see what happens. My seeds are old, and I don't think anyone else kept them isolated. I all so have a perennial beet green/chard cross that I may eventually get it together to offer seeds from--we shall see. I am going to put up some cleaver seeds soon.

Oct 8th, 2012 at 7:08:42 PM PDT by

can you just send it regular shipping for 44 cents?

Oct 10th, 2012 at 12:14:54 PM PDT by

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