Swiss Chard

Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris) is a highly nutritious, leafy green biennial (often grown as an annual) recognized by its large, crinkled, deep-green or bronze leaves and thick, edible, brightly colored stalks (white, red, yellow, or orange). It forms a 1.5 to 2-foot tall rosette, thriving in both cool and hot weather. 
Key Characteristics:
Leaves: Large, glossy, and wrinkled (savoyed) with thick, edible stalks.
Color Variety: While leaves are green, stalks come in vibrant colors like red, white, yellow, and orange, notably in varieties like "Bright Lights".
Growth Habit: Grows in a 2-foot tall by 1.5-foot wide upright rosette.
Culinary Use: Similar to spinach, it is used in salads (young leaves) or cooked in soups and sautés.
Cultivation: Easy to grow, cold-hardy, and heat-tolerant. It can be harvested in a "cut-and-come-again" fashion. 
Nutritional and Planting Details:
Nutrients: Excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as minerals iron and magnesium.
Soil & Light: Prefers full to partial sun in well-drained, rich soil.
Harvesting: 40–60 days to maturity, but leaves can be harvested when 4–12 inches long.
Ornamental Value: Due to its bright stems, it is often used as a decorative, edible, or companion plant in containers and gardens.