Is Swiss chard a lettuce?

Table of Contents:

1. Is Swiss chard a lettuce?
2. What is the best way to freeze Swiss chard?
3. Can you vacuum seal Swiss chard?
4. Is Swiss chard a perennial?
5. Can you buy frozen Swiss chard?
6. What do you do with a Swiss chard bumper crop?
7. How do you preserve chard leaves?
8. Can you can chard?

Is Swiss chard a lettuce?

Swiss chard is a popular choice by consumers. The leafy green is known for its bright colored stems of red, yellow, pink, and purple. ... The vegetable is a member of the leafy green family along with kale, lettuce, spinach, and collard greens.

What is the best way to freeze Swiss chard?

Remove chard from water and immerse in an ice water bath for 2 minutes. Drain. Pack in zip-closure freezer bags or freezer containers, leaving no headspace. Label, date and freeze at zero degrees for up to one year.

Can you vacuum seal Swiss chard?

I use a vacuum sealer. I find that it helps preserve the vegetables longer. If you don't have access to a vacuum sealer, you can use freezer bags with a zipper, just make sure you squeeze all of the air out before sealing.

Is Swiss chard a perennial?

Harvest and Storage In areas that never experience a hard freeze, Swiss chard sometimes behaves like a perennial, living for several years. When it blooms, you can cut off the bloom stalk and it will produce more leaves.

Can you buy frozen Swiss chard?

An excellent source of the antioxidant Vitamins A and C, this is a healthy and delicious addition to our frozen vegetable line! Available in 10 oz size.

What do you do with a Swiss chard bumper crop?

Growing and Harvesting Chard

1. Green Smoothies. Replace your typical spinach in green smoothies with Swiss chard. ...
2. Pasta Sauce. Try mixing Swiss chard into your favorite pasta sauce. ...
3. Soup. Swiss chard is excellent in soups. ...
4. Egg Dishes. Making a savory quiche, strata or frittata? ...
5. Pickled Chard Stalks. ...
6. Freeze It.

How do you preserve chard leaves?

Instructions

1. Wash the Chard. Wash the chard well. ...
2. Separate Stalks From Leaves. Separate the stalks from the leaves. ...
3. Prepare Boiling and Ice Waters. Bring a pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. ...
4. Place Swiss Chard in Boiling Water. ...
5. Plunge Chard in Ice Water. ...
6. Drain Well. ...
7. Prepare for Freezer.
8. Freeze.

Can you can chard?

It's ready to use in a multitude of dishes, from soups to stews to casseroles to risottos. Chard is a low-acid food and can only be pressure canned; otherwise, freeze it.