Swiss chard is the beginner-friendly veggie your garden needs. Here’s how to plant, grow, and harvest it with ease. Bright, ...

Swiss chard lacks a fleshy root like beets produce, and its large, glossy leaves are borne on fleshy leafstalks that can vary in color depending upon the variety.

Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla) is actually a variation of the beet (Beta vulgaris) that is grown for its large, edible leaves rather than the root.

(An edible version of thistle is grown and called “cardoon.”) But again, why “Swiss,” no one appears to know or by whom. Chard is sturdier than spinach and is also less bitter.

Swiss chard should be planted between August and mid-October, with September being ideal. Plant seeds ½-inch deep and 4 inches to 6 inches apart. Chard seeds, which look like tiny, spiky balls ...

Not only is Swiss chard beautiful, it’s also good for you and good for the dogs. Chop up some of the stems and add them to your dogs’ food — they’ll love it.

9) Add chopped Swiss Chard - cook 3-4 minutes. 10) Add sautéed celery root to Swiss Chard mixture. Add heavy cream and simmer 5 minutes and season to taste with salt and pepper.