Photo of the Week: Strong Swiss Chard

Reader Contribution by Emylisa Warrick
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Swiss chard is nutritious and easy to grow. The stems can come in a variety of colors from white to bright yellow to deep red. Chard is yummy and can stand in for spinach in a variety of recipes. One of the simplest and tastiest Swiss chard recipes is to stir fry or sauté it in olive oil with garlic and some spices.

Harvesting Swiss chard is a snap, literally. Just twist off the leaves at the stem. Picking frequently stimulates leaves to re-grow in their place, so pick often! Chard is also easy to store; you can freeze, dry or pickle it and save some for your winter soups and stews.

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