Chards are available in the markets all the year through, although the best time to consume them is at the end of autumn and beginning of spring. They are sold fresh or frozen, since it is well-adapted to this storage method.
In Spain, chards are found all over the year as shown in the table:
| Area | Months of availability |
|---|
| Barcelona | January-December |
| Murcia | October-April |
| Valencia | October-April |
| Badajoz | October-November |
| Málaga | October-April |
| Cádiz | October-April |
| Madrid | January-December |
| Zaragoza | January-December |
Source: La Horticultura Española (2001) SECH.
