My chard (also known as swiss chard and silverbeet) is growing great right now
So, I am happily picking chard and adding into most of our meals in one way or another. Last night as I was chopping the chard and I wondered if others out there also ate the stalks/stems.
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Sincerely, Emily
Sincerely, Emily 
I always eat the stalks, a bit chewy but sweet!
They are good. I try to cook mine with and leave a little crunch to them.
It tastes better to cook right after you pick them!
Hi Emily, I have read that you can chop it up and use in soup like celery. Nancy
Hi Nancy – Yes, and that is another great way to use the stalks (and leaves) – in soups. I use the chard in the summer, and in the winter I use kale, spinach, and chard.
Hi, Emily! That’s great, chard is wonderful! We love fresh Swiss chard–try saying that fast… usually we just trim the very bottom off and cook the stalks right along with the leaves. Love you, Emily!
Hi Cindy! Thanks for stopping by. Love chard in our house too! YUM YUM!