CHARD


Meaning of CHARD in English

or Swiss chard

Edible-leaf beet ( Beta vulgaris , variety cicla ), a variety of beet in which the tender leaves and leafstalks have become greatly developed.

They are a good source of vitamins A, B, and C. Chard is popular as a home-garden pot herb because it is easy to grow, productive, and tolerant of moderate heat. Highly perishable, it is difficult to ship to distant markets.

Chard ( Beta vulgaris variety cicla ).

W.H. Hodge

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