Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), also known as Swiss Chard, Silverbeet, Perpetual Spinach or Mangold. Star Route Farms, Bolinas, Calif.

9/22/2006

Peter Goin digital photograph archive : Colors of California agriculture

West Marin and Sonoma, September 2006

BANC PIC 2018.109--DIG :ag00214

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Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla), also known as Swiss Chard, Silverbeet, Perpetual Spinach or Mangold, is a leaf vegetable, and is one of the cultivated descendants of the Sea Beet, Beta vulgaris subsp. maritima. It is in the plant family Amaranthaceae. While used for its leaves, it is in the same species as the garden beet, which is grown primarily for its roots. Chard has shiny green ribbed leaves, with stems that range from white to yellow and red depending on the cultivar. It has a slightly bitter taste. The leaves are generally treated in the same way as spinach and the stems like asparagus. Fresh young chard can also be used raw in salads. Cultivars of chard include green forms, such as 'Lucullus' and 'Fordhook Giant', as well as red-ribbed forms such as 'Ruby Chard', 'Rainbow Chard', and 'Rhubarb Chard'. (verbatim quote from reference). Organic farming providing to, among others, fine restaurants in the Bay area. Star Route Farms, Bolinas, CA 94924 Pg. 103, DeLORME Northern California Atlas & Gazetteer. September 22, 2006. Map locator #38.

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