Lucullus Chard Seeds

Lucullus Chard Seeds

Lucullus Chard is a beautiful green leaf chard variety with tender, lime colored midribs. This soft, heirloom chard makes a perfect substitute for spinach in the hot summer months!

The Lucullus Chard was introduced about 1914. In 1936, the James Seed Co. printed... "Lucullus Chard grows as large as rhubarb, the white midrib is very broad and heavy, and the leaf is heavily crumpled or "Savoyed."

The midribs and leaves are prepared separately. The midribs are enjoyed and compared to asparagus while the leaves are often used as a spinach substitute.

This chard provides a delicious, nutritious and beautiful addition to your vegetable or flower garden.

Organically grown in Colorado

Also available:
Tat Soi Seeds
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Recipe for Fresh Swiss Chard (or Red Russian Kale) and Olive Oil:

Submitted by Anon in Dallas, Texas

• 2 Tbs. Olive Oil
• 1 Clove Garlic, minced
• 1 Shallot, sliced
• 1 Large bunch (approx 2-3 Cups) Red Russian Kale or Swiss Chard- washed, dried and chopped into 2in. chunks.
• Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Coat bottom of saute' pan with olive oil.
2. Add garlic and shallot. Heat slowly.
3. When hot, add Red Russian Kale or Swiss Chard
4. Stir fry for 2-5 minutes
5. Salt and Pepper to taste.
6. Serve immediately as a bed for your entree or other vegetables

Companion Plants for Chard : These plants will grow well with Chard

• Beans


• Cabbage Family


• Onions