Swiss Chard 

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Swiss chard is a member of the beet family and is grown commercially in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.

About

Swiss chard is a nutritiously packed vegetable containing various vitamins, minerals, iron, and fibre.

Most Common Varieties

  • Luculllus 
  • Rhubarb Supreme 
  • Ruby Red 
  • Bright Lights  
  • Fordhok Giant 

Did you know?

  • Swiss chard can be enjoyed in hearty soups, mixed green salads, or curry dishes, and sauteed with garlic as a side dish!
  • Swiss chard is a bottomless beet since it doesn’t develop bulbous roots.
  • For every hour that leafy vegetables are not chilled after harvest, they lose an entire day of shelf life.

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