HARDY BIENNIAL. Ht 60cm.
Swiss chard has been bred to have highly nutritious leaves at the expense of the root.
It is considered to be one of the healthiest vegetables available and a great addition to a healthy diet. The leaves are great in mixed salads.
They can be cooked or steamed like spinach and picked all year round.
Plant in rich, fertile soil in full sun/part shade.
Add well-rotted manure to the soil for best results.