Leafy GreensAnfänger
Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Familie
Amaranthaceae
Herkunft
Mediterranean region
Typ
Biennial (grown as annual)
50-60 days
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Earthy, slightly bitter, spinach-like
- Sautéed with garlic as side dish
- Added to soups and stews
- Substitute for spinach
- Stems can be prepared separately
- Traditional Portuguese 'acelgas guisadas'
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
FebruaryMarch
Draußen säen
MarchAprilAugustSeptember
Ernte
MayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Extremely high in vitamin K for bone health
- Rich in vitamin A and C
- Contains betalains with anti-inflammatory properties
- Good source of magnesium
- May help regulate blood sugar