Re: Swiss Chard bolting : Still edible ?

"David Hare-Scott" <compost@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "MrMe" <MrMe@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>   My swiss chard has bolted some time ago. The stalks are about
>>  3 foot tall. I am hoping to gather some seeds from it for next
>>  planting.
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>>   My question is: Can we continue to eat it..? Will it still be
>>  palatable ? I've heard that some plants become more bitter
>>  when this happens.
>>
>>  = Me =
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> It should be fine, in fact the little leaves that it makes around the 
> flower
> stem will be quite tender and sweet.

I agree, but the older leaves and the stalks will be tough.

Only 3' tall though? Mine have always been more like 6'!

Mary
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