Worth its weight in silver
The number of different names silver beet is known: Swiss chard, perpetual spinach, seakale beet, and mangold (among others), indicates its worldwide popularity. This, coupled with how easy it is to grow, means that silver beet is often taken for granted, relegated to the back of the garden, and given little care. As a decorative, highly productive plant, and one which is difficult to surpass for nutritional value, it deserves better.
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