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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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Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Cool season crops are planted early, tolerate frost, and are harvested before the real heat of summer gets underway (though a few, like chard, grow well throughout the season).
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Along with kale, consider other spring greens such as spinach and chard.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
In late winter, gardeners can start artichokes, perennial herbs, chard, salad greens, onions, leeks and more.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Vegetables like lentils, chard, parsley, and spinach are rich in iron, offering up to 20% of the DV.
—Joy Emeh, Health, 12 Mar. 2026
Cool season crops are planted early, tolerate frost, and are harvested before the real heat of summer gets underway (though a few, like chard, grow well throughout the season).
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Along with kale, consider other spring greens such as spinach and chard.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 9 Mar. 2026
In late winter, gardeners can start artichokes, perennial herbs, chard, salad greens, onions, leeks and more.
—Holly McNamara, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chard. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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