Street sign reading 'CHARD ROAD' with a sidewalk, trees, and an overpass in the background.

Chard

The only instance of this vegetable on London’s street signs, Chard Road appears at the approach to Heathrow Airport.

Fresh Swiss chard leaves with red stems on a white background

Chard

Chard, like other green leafy vegetables, has highly nutritious leaves. Fresh chard can be used raw in salads, stir-fries, soups or omelettes. The raw leaves can be used like a tortilla wrap. Chard leaves and stalks are typically boiled or sautéed.

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