A member of the beet family, Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is one of the easiest leafy greens to grow because it will thrive in ...

Swiss chard is in season from June to August, and from October to April. Look for rainbow varieties of chard at farmers’ markets or farm shops. Choose fresh-looking bunches with bright ...

These leafy crops are ideal to grow in rows on the allotment or vegetable patch, or due to their brightly coloured stems and glossy leaves, try striking varieties of chard at the front of a flower ...