Swiss Chard - Italian White Ribbed

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The Italian White Ribbed Swiss Chard will grow in heat and cold, is nutritious, and has a long harvest period. The Swiss Chard Italian White Ribbed, 'Beta Vulgaris', is almost the perfect vegetable. In warm climates, plant in late summer for fall/winter crop. Chard grows best in in well drained soil with lots of organic matter. White Ribbed Swiss Chard can either be steamed, stir-fried, or eaten fresh. instead of growing beets, the plant grows wide, dark green, heavily crumpled leaves that are very tasty. It will also tolerate partial shade. Plant in early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before last frost or as late as 2 months before first fall frost. The leaves can be harvested from late spring continuing all the way to the first frost. Swiss Chard is actually a beet without the beet. Swiss Chard is a green that many seasoned gardeners claim everyone must grow. ... additional information

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