Swiss Chard

[CathyA]

I'm enjoying the 'Bright Lights' Swiss Chard that I'm growing in one of my raised stock tanks.....which has weathered the monsoon rains we've had, just fine. It's supposedly super healthy. It really wilts down to almost nothing. I've made it with oil and balsamic vinegar and garlic before, but tonight I'm going to make it with oil, garlic, butter and parmesan cheese. It's so colorful!

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[bae]

Much envy!

[catherine]

I love swiss chard. We're growing it this year. I typically dice the stems and sauté them in oil/garlic and then wilt the leaves over them and stir them all up together. Great garden green--it keeps on coming!

[cdttmm]

Count me in as another lover of Swiss chard! Wish we had thought to grow some this year, alas, we were not that organized.

[IshbelRobertson]

It's great in Asian stir-fries and I often substitute it for spinach in curry dishes.

[iris lilies]

I'm enjoying the 'Bright Lights' Swiss Chard that I'm growing in one of my raised stock tanks.....which has weathered the monsoon rains we've had, just fine. It's supposedly super healthy. It really wilts down to almost nothing. I've made it with oil and balsamic vinegar and garlic before, but tonight I'm going to make it with oil, garlic, butter and parmesan cheese. It's so colorful!

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We grow that chard as well, and yep, it is quite versatile.

[Gardenarian]

One of my favorites - so easy to grow! Thank goodness something is.

[cx3]

Had to comment on this thread. Grew swiss chard for first time this year. Started producing early and here it is in mid October and the 5 plants I have are still producing heavily. I do prefer the flavor of kale over swiss chard slightly,but the kale has been done for about 6 weeks now while I'm still enjoying my swiss chard.

[kib]

I'm the contrary biddy, Swiss Chard grows better here than nearly any other leafy green, and it's my absolute least favorite. Every time I grow it I go through the same set of emotions: Wow, this is amazing! Bleh! It is so very pretty, though.

[catherine]

Just had Swiss chard last night.. I prepared it for my DH, the less-than-enthusiastic veggie eater, and he was like Mikey in the old Life cereal commercial. He told me that it was actually tastier than the meat! Win!

[CathyA]

I've found that bugs (maybe cabbage worms) eat up my kale towards late summer, but don't bother the chard. My chard is still going strong too!