Harvested
(rough estimate due to natural conditions {weather, pests etc})
July, August, September
Benefits of Chard
- ability to regulate blood sugar levels
- prevent various types of cancer, improve digestion, boost the immune system, reduce fever & combat inflammation
- lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease, increase bone strength & development
- detoxify the body & strengthen the functioning of the brain.
Storage Tips
- Place chard in a plastic bag in the hydrator drawer of the refridgerator.
- Chard is best if eaten within 5 days.
Culinary Tips
- If leaves are large & mature, remove the stem to cook separately.
- If the greens are young, cook whole.
- Use in place of spinach in most recipes.
- Sauté the leaves in garlic butter or olive oil and garlic.
- Steam large stem pieces for 8-10 min. & leaves for 4-6 min.
- Raw baby leaves are great in green salads.
- Toss steamed leaves with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper or with seasame oil, rice vinegar or soy sauce
Recipe links
Lemony Swiss Chard & Quinoa Saute with Fried Capers & Olives
Cotyledon Vegetable Farm 