Description/Taste

Swiss Chard Seeds chard grows to one meter tall when fully mature. harvest them as young as a baby green for salads. It has distinct, dark green leaves that are gently creased, but far less wrinkled than other green Swiss chard varieties. Its whitish, silver mid-ribs are broad and less fibrous than most chards with a succulent texture. Its flavor is mild and sweet but can sometimes develop a unique salty character.

Swiss Chard Seeds Seasons/Availability

Argentata chard is available year-round.

Swiss Chard Seeds Current Facts

chard is an heirloom Swiss chard variety that is botanically classified as Beta vulgaris var. cicla. It is also known as Bionda a Costa in Italy where it is revered by chefs and gardeners alike for its superior flavor and buttery texture. Its large sturdy leaves are commonly braised and paired with spicy sausage. Lettuce Great Lakes good variety to grow with Swiss chard

Use cocopeat to germinate easily.

Nutritional Value

Swiss Chard Seeds are an excellent source of, potassium, iron, vitamins A and C, calcium, and fiber. Low in calories, one cup of cooked chard contains about 35 calories.

Applications

Swiss Chard Seeds Argentata is easy to grow, sowing the same as coriander and other greens. It can be eaten raw when young, but larger leaves are best cooked. They can be sautéed, blanched, stewed, braised, baked, and even grilled. Use raw leaves to add an earthy saltiness to green salad mixes. Slow-cook entire stalks similarly to collards and compliment them with smoked meats and white beans. Wilt the shredded leaves into pasta or atop pizzas and flatbreads. The stalks are as equally edible as the leaves, and good in using dishes for texture. Complimentary flavors include citrus, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, chickpeas, white beans, potatoes, aged and  Swiss Chard Seeds melting cheeses, cream, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, ham, chili flakes, fennel, and herbs such as basil, tarragon, and chervil.