Chard is a fantastic plant that you will be able to harvest and enjoy throughout the seasons, the key is how you tend to the plant by removing the dead leaves and outer stalks.

Charles shows a beautiful selection of colours, bearing in mind this is a first pick, these plants were transplanted four weeks ago. Chard is best sown in the middle of April so to avoid bolting.

When harvesting, twist and push downward to get off the whole stalk so the next pick is easier. This also reveals lower leaves that need to be taken off as they are a perfect slug habitat!

If there is slight discolouration on the top and bottom of the leaf, take those off as they won’t grow anymore.