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Swiss chard has dark green or red leaves on white or red, fleshy stalks. The large, glossy, crisp leaves can grow to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide. Genetically it is the same as sugarbeets, fodder beets and table beets. Other names.
TOPEKA, Kan. Swiss chard suffers from a lack of respect. Despite its many attributes, it can be difficult to find in supermarkets or even farmers markets. Yet, this leafy vegetable is low-calorie and colorful.
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waif Elevation: < 200 m. Bioregional distribution: Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, South Coast, Channel Islands Distribution outside California: to e US; native to s Europe Cult for food, source of sugar.
Old time gardeners are often surprised to learn that the novice isn't aware that beet greens can be eaten. Many novices don't know that not only are beet greens nutritious, they are delicious. This really isn't difficult to understand though, as this delicacy is not found in the local grocery store.