Growing Silverbeet, also Swiss Chard or Mangold

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16 Aug 09 Ray (Australia - tropical climate)
I have a lovely crop of silverbeet growing but when we cook/steam it, it goes black and looks unedible. Never have this problem with bought silverbeet. Tried different cooking times but still goes black
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29 Aug 10 jaime (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
we boil ours, but if you add bicarb soda to the water, they'll keep their colour. steaming is probably the worst thing to do with leafy vegies. cause it creates a humid environment, they just wilt and go horrible. thats why i have to grow mine in winter.hope that helps!1
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