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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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Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Give Swiss chard supplemental water during dry spells to protect the flavor and keep the plant from going to seed too soon.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Personal highlights included the Swiss chard pastry—an unofficial staff favorite, I was told—and the snapper crudo.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Many of the crops listed above — particularly spinach, lettuce, arugula and Swiss chard — adapt well to containers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
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Fresh lemons are lightly seared in butter and tossed with blanched broccolini, Swiss chard, and peas.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Give Swiss chard supplemental water during dry spells to protect the flavor and keep the plant from going to seed too soon.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Personal highlights included the Swiss chard pastry—an unofficial staff favorite, I was told—and the snapper crudo.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Many of the crops listed above — particularly spinach, lettuce, arugula and Swiss chard — adapt well to containers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chard. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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