John M

When swiss chard first sprouts, it looks like tiny green hearts or small, crinkled leaves emerging from the soil on slender, pale stems. These first true leaves are a far cry from the large, glossy, and deeply veined leaves you’ll see in a mature bunch.   If you’ve ever planted seeds and watched for that … Read more

You serve Swiss chard with a wide variety of dishes, but the best pairings depend on how you’re cooking this leafy green.   Swiss chard is a star on its own, yet finding the right accompaniments can make it the highlight of your whole meal.   Whether you’re sautéing it, roasting it, or folding it … Read more

What you do with swiss chard stalks is stop tossing them in the compost, because they are a crunchy, flavorful part of the vegetable that deserves a spot on your plate.   If you’ve been chopping off those colorful stems and wondering what to do with swiss chard stalks, you’re missing out on a versatile … Read more

Swiss chard leaves turn brown due to a handful of common garden and care issues. But the good news is that most of these culprits are easy to identify and even easier to fix. If you’ve spotted rust-colored spots, crispy edges, or whole leaves browning on your chard, you’re likely dealing with water stress, a … Read more

Brown webbing spots on your Swiss chard are almost always caused by leaf miners, which are the larvae of small flies.   These tiny pests tunnel inside the leaves, creating those distinctive pale, winding trails that eventually turn brown and papery.   If you’ve been noticing these brown webbing spots on your Swiss chard, you’re … Read more

Brown spots on Swiss chard are typically caused by a few common culprits, with environmental stress and fungal issues leading the charge.   If you’ve noticed brown spots on Swiss chard leaves in your garden, you’re not alone, and it’s usually fixable.   These spots can range from tiny specks to large, sunken patches, and … Read more