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'Monstruoso' Swiss Chard
 
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Description: Italian heirloom. Broad white petioles are good substitute for hard-to-grow celery or for pak choy in Asian dishes.
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Reviewed on 01/12/2007 by gordon - An experienced gardener

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Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Clay
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day

This variety turned out to be quite surprizing as, the rate of growth and the overall size of the leaves was more than I had expected! The flavor was sweet and texture outstanding. We eat swiss chard as a boiled green! So, I had a time trying to keep my little secret from my sister who truly loves swiss chard. Finding a reliable source of seed is the biggest promblem that we have here in ohio as, many of the old style hardware stores that, would have carried the bulk seeds, are noo more and many of the mail-order companies only carry the most popular varieties, in their cataloges.
 




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