Seed of the Month: Bright Lights Swiss Chard

Bright Lights Chard

Everyone at AS&L loves Bright Lights Chard—and, I think, we all grow it!  Bright Lights comes in a variety of vibrant colors (yellow, red, orange, white). You can pick chard early (after about 30 days) for tender “baby” greens.   

Chard is a member of the beet family and native to the Mediterranean –perhaps tracing back to Sicily.  The ancient Greeks and Romans used chard for medicinal purposes.  Chard is considered to be one of the most nutritious vegetables, it is rich in antioxidants (to read more about the health benefits see this article by Whole Foods)

Check out this recipe by Bon Appetite:

Spring Greens and Lima Bean Soup