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Swiss Chard

Name: Swiss Chard Variety: 'Bright Lights' Family: Chenopidiaceae
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 55 Calories/Cup: 35 Origin: Mediterranean
Vitamins (highest in) : K, A, C, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, E
Zones: All Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular
Type: Biennial grown as Annual Persistence: Evergreen
Height: to 2 ft Spread: to 2 ft Growth Rate: Fast
Start Seeds: Outdoors August-September Transplants: October-November Begin Harvest: November

Features:

  • Colorful stems make this garden eye candy
  • Seed can be planted in place if space allows or buy plants

Considerations:

  • Occasionally attracts aphids

Kitchen Use:

  • Cooked just to boiling in a little salted water