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Although a variety of beet, chard does not have an enlarged root, but does have large leaves and juicy stalks that are often cooked as a vegetable. Chard is also called Swiss chard. The leaves and stalks are a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. Chard is popular as a home-garden plant because it is easy to grow, productive, and tolerant of moderate heat. Highly perishable, it is difficult to ship to distant markets.
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Erica Gies, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2018
The chard overwintered under row cover (fabric coverings) along with other greens.
—Bon Appétit, 3 May 2024
The chard and the half-and-half create a sort of light broth at the bottom of the shakshuka, which holds so much flavor and is one of the dish’s charms.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Born and raised in Ciudad Constitución and beginning her project in 2014 with a roadside stall, Ibarra has since grown her business into a 37-acre field that produces chard, squash, carrots, strawberries, and more.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chard. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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