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Eyren Offline
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(11-03-2021, 07:45 AM)Broadway Wrote: Hello Folks

Is there a case for growing both perpetual spinach and chard or one or the other?

It probably depends on which you prefer - some find the taste of perpetual spinach a bit metallic, which others dislike the earthy, beetroot-like flavour of chard.

I don't think I've ever grown perpetual spinach since the regular kind has done well for me. I prefer chard cooked, as the leaves can be a bit tough - this is a great recipe for Saag Aloo (saag can be any seasonal greens, not spinach specifically):

https://www.growingfrugal.com/blog/new-r...-saag-aloo

I'm also going to try the stems roasted with garlic and olive oil, as suggested by Liz Zorab. I also need to ask my Indian neighbour - she told me the other day she grows beetroot for its leaves and cooks them in coconut milk, which sounds yummy!
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Broadway Offline
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Thanks Bren / Eyren

I like chard and have grown it for the last few years, always bright lights although I have also sown some fordhook giant this year.

I've not really grown spinach however I've sown some Medania recently. I also have some tree & mustard spinach to try so think that's enough for this yearSmile
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Another vote for chard and perpetual spinach here too. Bright lights and rhubarb just look so stunning, especially in the winter, and taste good too. It's a crop we try to have all year round, and a testament to how good it is, is that I have to fight the voles for it!!
I gave up on spinach years ago as it always bolted before producing anything worth harvesting.
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Small chilli Online
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I have to fight voles for everything! I also grow rainbow chard. It’s one of my favourite.
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Eyren Offline
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I want to try "Costa Bianca" - it has thick white stems and was recommended by Alys Fowler as being very tasty:

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...al-spinach
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