Barese Swiss Chard is a dwarf variety of the broad leafy green. It has thick, bright white leaf stalks topped by dark green, glossy lance-shaped leaves. The leaves are smooth and have slightly curled edges. Barese Swiss chard is most often harvested around 25 centimeters tall, though the leaves can grow up to 45 centimeters in height. The greens are crisp and tender, the flavor somewhat spinach-like and not overly bitter. The white ribs of the Barese Swiss chard are crunchy and comparable to those of other Swiss chard varieties.