Swiss Chard Rhubarb Chard organic seeds - Beta vulgaris

'Rhubarb Chard' Swiss Chard is a variety of chard acclaimed for its aesthetics and flavour. Its bright red ribs, reminiscent of rhubarb stalks, create a rich contrast with the slightly carmine, deep green of its large leaves. This stylish plant will enhance the vegetable garden or even flower beds. Not only is it beautiful, but it is also delicious and easy to cook. To enjoy it, sow it from April to July, and harvest its tender stems and generous leaves from June to October.

In the kitchen, 'Rhubarb Chard' reveals all its sweetness when cooked. It can be simply enjoyed sautéed with a knob of butter, in a cream sauce, or gratinated for a comforting dish. However, it should be noted that its superb colours fade when cooked. A perfect choice to combine visual and tasting pleasure throughout the season!

Swiss Chard or Silverbeet, a leafy vegetable as elegant as it is nutritious, originates from the Mediterranean region, where it has been cultivated since antiquity. Belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, like beetroot of which it is a close cousin, chard has established itself over the centuries as a choice ingredient in many traditional cuisines. It was used in "porée," a popular soup from the Middle Ages where its leaves played a central role. Also known by various names such as Joutte, Silverbeet, Swiss Chard, Rhubarb Chard, or Swiss Chard stems, it remains an essential plant in European vegetable gardens today.

Versatile and generous, Swiss Chard offers tender leaves, perfect for pies, soups, or simply sautéed like spinach. Its fleshy ribs, often vibrant in colour, lend themselves to delicious preparations, gratins, under a creamy béchamel, or steamed. In addition to its taste qualities, it stands out for its nutritional benefits: low in calories, rich in fibres, vitamins (A, C, K), and minerals such as magnesium and potassium. However, gardeners and gourmets should be aware that due to its oxalate content, its consumption should be moderate for people prone to arthritis, rheumatism, or kidney stones. Growing Swiss Chard invites a bit of history, beauty, and flavour into your vegetable garden while enjoying a healthy and versatile vegetable.

Harvest: leaves and stems are harvested as needed by selecting the largest ones.

Storage: it can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator after harvesting.

Gardener's tip: regular hoeing and weeding are recommended, and mulching is advised in case of drought.