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After the post I made of We're already harvesting chard, I've had lots of questions about how to do it and what the leaves should look like when they are ready to pick.
Well, pictures say more than ten thousand words. This collection method is the one that I recommend for those of us who have a little space at home or on the balcony. Since this plant does not stop growing leaves during its productive life and it would be a shame to cut it from below and we no longer have anything else. I remind you that if you want a garden plant on the balcony, this is very easy to grow. Although it needs a lot of water.
1º We locate the plant where we will tear off the leaves.
2. Slide a finger down to the base until you hear a crack, then pull the leaf away.
3º the collected leaf remains as follows. And ready to be cleaned and put in the pot! 🙂
Bon appetit!