Brown stalks on Swiss chard

Question

I have a 10′ row of Lucullus Swiss chard that have matured to about 24″. I harvested very healthy and delicious older stems for several weeks when the stalks began to turn brown. All but two plants now have dark stems. I experimented with two plants and removed the affected leaves, but the plants may have been too severely pruned and are not producing new sprouts. Is there a way to save these plants going into fall? Is it safe to eat the brown stems? It is too late to replant? Thank you.

Answer 1

You need to be careful not to damage the terminal bud when harvesting.

Here is a link with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/swiss-chard/harvesting-swiss-chard-plants.htm