Silverbeet
Silverbeet/Korare
Availability
All year round
Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag, ensure leaves are not squashed. Handle all fresh produce with care and wash before eating.
History
The Greeks were the first to regard silver beet as a food and later the Romans considered it a delicacy.
Facts
- It's also known as chard, Swiss chard and seakale beet
- Regarded as similar to spinach, silver beet does have a stronger flavor
- The main variety of silver beet has a white stalk
- Red beet is sometimes available, it has the same green leaves but has a rich pinky-red stem and veins.