Its vibrant stalks vary in color, ranging from pink to red to yellow to orange, with leaves that are different shades of ...

The stalks and leaf veins of Swiss chard vary in color from yellow to pink and deep red to white. Chard with red stalks is called Rhubarb, Red, or Ruby Chard. Chard with multicolored stalks ...

Although some varieties of silverbeet are named after and somewhat resemble rhubarb — such as rhubarb chard and rhubarb red ...

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, add the chard, and blanch for 3 to 4 minutes. Meanwhile, half-fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the greens, and transfer to the ice water.

Swiss chard is in season ... Look for rainbow varieties of chard at farmers’ markets or farm shops. Choose fresh-looking bunches with bright, glossy leaves and firm, unblemished stalks.

Swiss chard is a very close relative. Both are the species Beta vulgaris. Types: Red beets are the common ... only one or two leaves should be taken from each plant. Mature roots are generally ...