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Beta vulgaris var cicla

If you have eaten Swiss Chard, you have probably eaten Fordhook Giant. This is a very common and well known variety that has been a market leader for years. It will cross with other Chards and beets.

Standard packet contains approx. 150 seeds

Petite packet contains approx. 50 seeds

Recipe:

Ingredients

4 Bananas
3 Cup Spinage leaves (baby)
1/2 Cup Dates (soaked)
1 Cup Water
1 1/2 Tsp Mint leaves ( finely chopped)

Directions

Blend together
Freeze with a slice of kiwi fruit or strawberry

Add more dates or mint to taste.

Recipe compliments of Louise

Cath Wood	20/01/2015
The chard that keeps on keeping on ... Every garden should have a few of these plants. They are such an excellent standby. The quickest, easiest way to cook it: Soak the leaves in a sink of salted lukewarm water for about ten minutes. (This gets rid of grit) Rinse them well and place the wet leaves on a chopping board, piling them all on top of each other. Roll them up into a long, fat cigar shape and cut crosswise, stalk and all. Place the still wet ribbons of chard into a pot and cook on a medium heat with the lid on until the leaves are wilted. Drain and quickly stir in some butter, salt and a grating of nutmeg