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How to prepare green chard is one of the most common questions I get from home cooks who see this leafy green at the market and aren’t sure what to do with it.   Preparing green chard doesn’t have to be complicated, and once you know a few simple techniques for how to prepare green … Read more

Preparing chard for cooking starts with a good rinse and a thorough inspection of those gorgeous, leafy greens.   You can prepare chard for cooking in just a few simple steps, and once you master the basics, you’ll wonder why you ever bought the pre-bagged stuff.   Whether you’re dealing with rainbow chard, Swiss chard, … Read more

Planting swiss chard transplants is a straightforward way to get a head start on your leafy green harvest.   When you plant swiss chard transplants instead of seeds, you save weeks of growing time and can enjoy tender leaves much sooner.   Transplants are simply young chard plants that have already sprouted and developed their … Read more

You can plant swiss chard in South Africa almost all year round, but the trick is knowing your local climate and adjusting your planting times to avoid extreme heat or frost.   If you’ve been wondering how to plant swiss chard in South Africa successfully, you’re in the right place because this leafy green is … Read more

You can plant Swiss chard seeds outdoors as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, and you’ll be rewarded with a hardy leafy green that keeps producing well into fall.   Learning how to plant Swiss chard seeds outdoors is simple, even for a beginner gardener, since these seeds are tough and germinate … Read more

Planting Swiss chard in your garden is a rewarding way to enjoy a leafy green that keeps producing for months.   Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a complete beginner, learning how to plant Swiss chard in the garden is straightforward and requires minimal fuss.   You can plant Swiss chard directly from seeds or … Read more

You can plant Swiss chard from seeds directly in your garden or start them indoors, and it’s one of the easiest leafy greens to grow.   Planting Swiss chard from seeds is a rewarding process that gives you a continuous harvest of nutritious, colorful leaves all season long.   Whether you’re a beginner or a … Read more

To pick Swiss chard so it grows back, you need to harvest the outer leaves while leaving the central growing crown intact.   This simple cutting method keeps the plant alive and productive, giving you a continuous harvest all season long.   If you’ve been wondering how to pick Swiss chard so it grows back, … Read more

You can overwinter Swiss chard successfully in most climates with a little planning and protection.   When you learn how to overwinter Swiss chard, you’re essentially giving your garden a second harvest window that most leafy greens never get.   This hardy leafy green can survive freezing temperatures, snow, and even ice when you take … Read more

Planting chard seeds is easy and rewarding, even for a beginner gardener.   Learning how to plant chard seeds is the first step toward a bumper crop of this nutrient-packed leafy green.   When you plant chard seeds directly in the garden, you’re setting yourself up for months of harvests.   In this post, we’ll … Read more