Most North Americans think of Swiss Chard as a spinach-like leafy vegetable. That's why the variety Perpetual is gaining in popularity - it has smaller, skinnier stems and is used and consumed much like spinach. The leaf is more important than the stem or stalk, and that's why many people call it 'perpetual spinach'. It takes heat well, and can be grown in areas where spinach doesn't do well in summer months.

But in many parts of Europe, Swiss Chard leaves are not as important as the stalks, which are juicy and succulent. One such selection, sold by our European operation, is 'Large Ribb Dark Green 2". The picture we are showing here (coming December 12) does not do it justice because we aren't really showing the giant white stalks very well. However, it has huge, tender, and very delicious white stalks that are up to two feet in length.