Chard

Chard leaves can be used in most recipes calling for spinach (salads are the exception, since chard leaves are too tough to eat raw), but… Read More »Are Chard And Spinach Interchangeable?

Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris L. var. cicla in the Family Chenopodiaceae) is a type of beet that does not produce an edible root. What is… Read More »What Family Of Vegetables Is Swiss Chard?

The best substitutes for Swiss chard include spinach, a lot of greens (mustard greens, beet greens, kohlrabi greens, pumpkin greens, turnip greens, dark leafy greens),… Read More »Can You Substitute Turnip Greens For Swiss Chard?

Chard (Beta vulgaris) is also known as leaf beet or spinach beet, and in fact the two share the same botanical name, though chard is… Read More »Is Spinach Beet The Same As Chard?

Chard ‘Rhubarb Chard’ is a decorative red chard with long leaf veins and somewhat curled leaf. Rhubard Chard has an attractive appearance with apple red… Read More »Is Chard A Rhubarb?

Swiss chard is more tender – but not as easy to tear as collard greens, which have the thinest (and largest) leaves of the three… Read More »Does Chard Taste Like Collards?

Swiss Chard and Kale: Tip: Soak seeds overnight in water before planting to ensure strong germination. Plant seeds 1/4 – 1/2 inch deep and 3-6… Read More »How Do You Grow Kale And Swiss Chard?

Radishes, lettuce, and celery also thrive when comingled with Swiss chard. What is the best companion plant for Swiss chard? Brassicas: Members of the cabbage… Read More »Can Lettuce And Chard Be Planted Together?

When to grow chard. The seeds of both Swiss chard and leafy spinach beet can be sown directly into a garden bed. Sow Swiss chard… Read More »Can I Plant Swiss Chard In April?

Answer: If the plants are subjected to fluctuations in water, the leaves of the chard can become tough. How do you tenderize Swiss chard? If… Read More »Why Is My Swiss Chard Tough?