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Green leaves with stalks of gold, pink, green, orange, purple, red and white. Chard contains rich vitamins, nutrients and health benefits.

PLANTING

Well-drained and fully fertilized soil is required to have good harvest; keep soil moist.

FLAVOUR

The stalks are fibrous, often bitter and succulent.

CULINARY USE

It can be eaten raw or cooked, sauteed, blanched, stewed, baked, grilled, can be added to salad as well.