Re: Swiss Chard bolting : Still edible ?

On Sun, 11 May 2008 17:38:16 -0400, MrMe wrote:

>   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.
> 
>   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 =

  Thank you all for your posts. All have been very helpful and
 most encouraging. It was especially good to hear that I can
 continue to harvest right up until it goes to seed ( at which
 time I will do a final harvest, steam slightly and then freeze
 in ****tions ).

  Thanks to all,

  = Me =