Robbie’s Produce Tips: Locally Grown Green Swiss Chard
- Choose Swiss chard* that possesses a healthy green look to it. Older chard will start to turn yellow. The cold weather has a similar affect on chard, too.
- Make sure the bottom of the stem is white. The bottom of older chard’s stems will start to turn brown.
- The greens should look vibrant. They shouldn’t be dull or have any cracked leaves.
- Ensure the greens are firm and not dried out or limp.
*The Swiss chard is freshly picked daily in Half Moon Bay.
Robbie Sigona is our produce buyer. He works with local farmers and scours the market for the very best in fresh fruits and vegetables – some you won’t find anywhere else.
