Rainbow chard roots edible?

[Andy H]

Anyone know if you can eat the roots cooked or raw?

[jennym]

They are edible, but tough. Not really worth growing it to eat the roots it in my opinion.

[Andy H]

Thanks Jenny I wont eat it then!
May try to find out if ok for parrot to rip apart to keep him amused!

[jennym]

Ahhh.. vision of parrot furiously squawking and attacking chard!!!  :)