I've been growing chard for years and the stems make good compost and
that's about it.


George

Eric wrote:
> I have cut a ton of swiss chard from the stalk - will blanch and
> freeze all the greens. No problem. But what to do with the stalks
> (aside from compost)? I have read that they don't freeze well and
> have picked up a hint that they might be fermented. I will end up
> with a huge trash bag full of stems. Any ideas? (I have plenty of
> relish so I will likely not go that route either).
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric