Swiss chard
noun
: a beet (Beta vulgaris vulgaris) having large leaves and succulent stalks often cooked as a vegetable
called also chard
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How and when to start fall seeds indoors July is the perfect time to fill those trays and sow seed of broccoli, cabbage, and all the leafy greens like spinach, lettuce and Swiss chard.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
Most greens don’t tolerate the heat of July, but Swiss chard holds up well.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The beds have successfully grown everything from garlic, Swiss chard, and sugar snap peas to bush beans, broccoli, and tomatoes.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 22 May 2025
Cercospora fungi, on the other hand, are most common on plants like Swiss chard and beets and often cause leaf discoloration in addition to small leaf holes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
Most greens don’t tolerate the heat of July, but Swiss chard holds up well.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
The beds have successfully grown everything from garlic, Swiss chard, and sugar snap peas to bush beans, broccoli, and tomatoes.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 22 May 2025
Cercospora fungi, on the other hand, are most common on plants like Swiss chard and beets and often cause leaf discoloration in addition to small leaf holes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
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“Swiss chard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Swiss%20chard. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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