Leafy Vegetables: Arugula, Chicory and Swiss Chard

With dozens of leafy vegetable varieties to choose from, the right selection means the difference between success and disappointment. Use this guide to determine what arugula, chicory and Swiss chard will suit you best.

Excerpted from Simple Steps: Vegetable Gardening

Chicory <em>‘Italiko Rosso’</em>

Red-stemmed asparagus, or catalogna chicory, grows well in poor soil and is ideal for harvesting as baby leaves to add a slightly bitter tang to salads. Alternatively, allow the foliage to mature and eat lightly steamed.

Sow: Late spring to early fall
Harvest: Midsummer to late fall
Soil Preference: Well-drained soil
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial or dappled shade