Identification please?

[Jenfur]

After clearing our allotment (well some of it) we found these growing. They look a bit like they should be there, but I don't know what they are. Can anyone tell me? And if they aren't weeds, what should I do with them? Leave them or move them?

[Jenfur]

[Jenfur]

Oops should probably post the picture...

[grawrc]

Swiss chard

[grawrc]

Sorry I clicked too soon - it's good to eat.

[quizzical1]

Looks like Ruby(rhubarb?) Chard.

A spinach substitute I believe.

[Normie]

I agree - looks exactly like my Swiss Chard "Bright Lights"

[Jenfur]

Cool must have been there a while as plot has been out of use for 8 years. I will search on the recipes for any uses of it. If I pick some will it regrow? the plants look pretty small.

[grawrc]

You can pull a few leaves at a time and it will regrow. If it was planted this year or self-seeded you can carry on cropping but ultimately it will go to seed and then you can't eat it cos it gets bitter and coarse.

[Jenfur]

Ok thanks. Must be self seeded, I will try cooking some up :) Always willing to try something new!

[Doris_Pinks]

Jenfu, go into the search facility, there are a few recipes for chard there in the Recipes section.
I love chard! ;D

[froglets]

Swiss Chard seems to be one of nature's survivors - i pulled up a row last autumn when I moved stuff around, & the roots in the compost bin resprouted and the roots left lying on the ground put out new roots and started growing again sideways up.

How come anything I accidentaly damage isn't so keen to regrow  ???