Bright Lights Swiss Chard - Beta vulgaris

Bright Lights is a collection of Swiss Chard varieties that will bring beautiful colours (pink, red, yellow, and green) to the vegetable garden. It is a highly ornamental variety that is just as tasty as classic varieties. Swiss Chard has the advantage of regrowing in spring if the winter is particularly mild. It can be sown from April to July for a harvest from July to October.

Swiss Chard leaves are delicious in pies and soups, or cooked like spinach. The stalks can be prepared gratin-style with béchamel sauce or steamed. Although low in calories and rich in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, Swiss Chard should be consumed in moderation by people suffering from arthritis and rheumatism, as it contains oxalates.

Harvest: Leaves and stalks should be harvested as needed, selecting the largest ones.

Storage: It can be stored for a few days in a cool place after harvest.

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