Swiss Chard – Fordhook Giant

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Description

150 Seeds per pack

(Beta vulgaris var. cicla) 55 days.       Fordhook Giant Open Pollinated Swiss Chard is a vigorous variety. Fordhook Giant has white stalks that are 2 1/2″ wide with leaves that are dark green, fleshy and thick.

Planting Instructions for Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds

Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard is hardy and prolific, tolerating poor soil and inattention, it can withstand frost and mild freezes. Direct sow Swiss Chard seeds in spring 1-2 weeks after soil can be worked. They can be planted from April to mid-July. Soaking seeds for 15 min in warm water prior to planting will speed germination. Plant seeds in full sun (can tolerate part shade) ½” deep, 1-2″ apart, in rows 18-24″ apart. Should germinate in 5-17 days in soil 50-75°F. When plants reach 3″, thin to 4-10″ apart. Water regularly for best growth and to prevent bolting (going to seed prematurely) and bitterness. Can be harvested continuously. When Swiss Chard plants reach about 6″ can begin harvesting the outer leaves, leaving the inner leaves to continue growth. You can also cut off the whole plant 2″ above the ground and it will grow new leaves.

FAQ:

How long does it take for Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard to mature?

Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard matures in 55 days and can be harvested continuously once established.

What are the characteristics of Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard?

Fordhook Giant is a vigorous variety with thick, fleshy, dark green leaves and white stalks that are 2 ½″ wide.

What are the planting instructions for Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard seeds?

Direct sow seeds 1-2 weeks after soil can be worked, from April to mid-July. Plant seeds ½″ deep, 1-2″ apart, in rows 18-24″ apart. Germination takes 5-17 days in soil temperatures between 50-75°F.

How do I care for Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard plants?

Water regularly for steady growth and to prevent bolting or bitterness. Thin seedlings to 4-10″ apart once they reach 3″ tall. This variety tolerates poor soil, frost, and mild freezes.

How is Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard harvested?

Harvest outer leaves when the plants are about 6″ tall, leaving inner leaves to continue growing. Alternatively, cut the whole plant 2″ above the ground, and it will regrow new leaves.

3 reviews for Swiss Chard – Fordhook Giant

  1. Debra Ann Boling (verified owner)

    5 star!

  2. Anonymous (verified owner)

  3. Pussywillow

    Other chards are prettier, but this is the most productive & tasty. I got all excited about the fancier ones, but came back to this one.

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