Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris)

Swiss chard is a leafy green vegetable that belongs to the beet family. Unlike its beetroot relative, it is grown for its nutritious leaves and stalks rather than its roots. This historical vegetable has its origins in the Mediterranean region, where it was first identified and cultivated over two thousand years ago.

Today, Swiss chard is grown globally in temperate and subtropical climates. It is frequently found in home gardens and commercial farms across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia. As an unbranded agricultural product, its 'ownership' is distributed among independent farmers and global agricultural cooperatives who supply produce to local and international markets.