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Fordhook Giant Heirloom Swiss Chard
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Packet - 200 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity55 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing6 Inches
Germination3–10 days
Growing Information
Growing Fordhook Giant Heirloom Swiss Chard
‘Fordhook Giant’ is a classic heirloom Swiss chard and one of the most popular green varieties for home gardens. It produces broad, medium-green, savoyed leaves with crisp white veins and wide, sturdy stems. Vigorous plants offer generous harvests and a mild, pleasant flavor that works well in a variety of dishes.
Sow ‘Fordhook Giant’ directly in the garden about ½ inch deep. Space plants about 6 inches apart and grow in full sun. This cold-tolerant variety also performs well in containers.
Ready to harvest in about 55 days, pick leaves at your preferred size, choosing younger growth for the most tender texture.
Mild, hearty, and versatile, ‘Fordhook Giant’ is excellent for fresh eating, sautéing, steaming, and everyday cooking.
- Days to Maturity: 55
- Sow Method: Direct Sow
- Sow Depth: ½ Inch
- Spacing: 6 Inches
- Sun: Full Sun
- Height: 20 Inches
- Spread: 8 Inches
Catalog Page: 31
How to start
Direct Sow
Sowing depth
½ Inch
Plant height
20 Inches
Botanical name
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of ½ Inch.
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 3–10 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 6 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Fordhook Giant Heirloom Swiss Chard$4.50 · Packet - 200 Seeds
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