Native to the Mediterranean basin, the pear, also called chard, is a vegetable plant cultivated for its leaves that are cooked in the same way as spinach. The ribs or chards of the plant are also eaten. Delicious cooked in butter, cream or gratin, the pear has a delicate & slightly sweet taste. The red chard of Rhubarb Chard is very decorative in your garden, but it loses its color during cooking. The sheaths have a very good yield. Sowing: April to May. Harvest: June to November. Sow pear seeds every 30 cm in clusters about 2 cm deep in cool, moist soil. Thin your plants every 40 cm to leave only the most beautiful plants a few weeks after sowing. Rhubarb Chard requires regular watering as it is drought tolerant. The plants measure about 50 cm when they reach maturity. Harvest your vegetables as you need them. You can also store your produce in a cool place for a few days if necessary. 200 Rhubarb Chard Pear Seeds