RUBY RED SWISS CHARD Beta Vulgaris Heirloom Seeds. Dark green shiny mildly savoyed leaves with red veins and bright crimson stalks make this a decorative variety. Plants grow 18-24 inches tall. Beta vulgaris var. cicla. Also known as Rhubarb Chard, Silverbeet, Perpetual Spinach. Biennial. 55 days. 18" to 24" height. 4-6" spacing.