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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But greens like spinach and Swiss chard can be sauteed in a pan until wilted.—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 Look for a sunny transition area between turf and ornamental garden to tuck in a few favorites such as radishes, Swiss chard and scallions.—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 Try to pick bunches with a variety of colors, too—this will not only make your recipes more visually appealing but also ensure a greater range of beneficial plant compounds in your chard.—Christina Manian, Health, 21 July 2025 Add kale or chard, red pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon cumin to onion pan and cook, stirring frequently, until greens are wilted, 5-10 minutes.—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for chard
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Noun (1)
modification of French carde, from Occitan cardo, from Vulgar Latin *carda, alteration of Latin carduus thistle, cardoon
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