This is a guide to the growing, harvesting and use of spinach and swiss chard.
Spinach is low in calories.
It is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals, especially iron. After washing the leaves, cook them in a covered pan using only the water clinging to the leaves. After cooking, add salt and butter, vinegar, or mustard for added flavor. Spinach may be prepared in a souffle, creamed soup, or used raw in salads. It can be the first garden vegetable planted in the spring since the seed germinates at low temperatures.