When it comes to produce that is still available late in the season, Swiss chard is a sure fire winner!
Fun Facts about Swiss chard you never knew you needed to know:
Despite the name, Swiss chard does not originate in Switzerland. It is native to Southern Europe
Swiss chard by any other name... is also known as beet spinach, leaf beet, seakale beet, and perpetual spinach
Swiss chard is a close relative to spinach
Swiss chard is a superfood - low in calories yet dense in nutrients
Swiss chard is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K, and a good source of Vitamin C and magnesium
This is one cool crop that the Monmouth County Organic Fruit and Veggie Co-op loves to work with … with its fantastic rumpled leaves and flavorful boost of nutrition … not to mention (Rainbow) Swiss Chard has all those outstanding beautiful colors to marvel at!
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