Heirloom-Rich, crimson red stems & bt. grn savoyed lvs make this the standard for red chards. Especially nice for a micro-green or baby leaf because stem & leaf veins color early. Has sweet & tender rhubarb-like stalks that are decorative & tasty. Described as being tastier than spinach, w/stalks that crunch like celery w/a slight hint of asparagus. Tolerates some shade.(Maturity: 30 days baby, 60 full size).