On Sun, 11 May 2008 17:38:16 -0400, MrMe wrote:

My swiss chard has bolted some time ago. The stalks are about
3 foot tall. I am hoping to gather some seeds from it for next
planting.

My question is: Can we continue to eat it..? Will it still be
palatable ? I've heard that some plants become more bitter
when this happens.

= Me =

Thank you all for your posts. All have been very helpful and
most encouraging. It was especially good to hear that I can
continue to harvest right up until it goes to seed ( at which
time I will do a final harvest, steam slightly and then freeze
in portions ).

Thanks to all,

= Me =