All chard is Swiss chard; it’s just stalk colors and ... chard stalks take a few minutes more to soften than the leaves, so cook them a bit longer. Chard can be used much like spinach and ...

A member of the beet family, Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is one of the easiest leafy greens to grow because it will thrive in just about any soil type and all but the most extreme temperatures.

Swiss chard is in season from June to August ... Drain again and pack into freezer bags, then label and seal. Cook from frozen. The stem is often steamed and served separately.

To sow chard - from mid March to mid May - make a trench 2.5cm deep with a garden cane and space seeds about 8cm apart. Cover, water and label - subsequent rows need to be about 38cm apart.