Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
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These Swiss chard seeds will grow into a vigorous plant with a long growing season. An excellent substitute for spinach, it's packed with vitamins and minerals. This hearty vegetable is an excellent source of iron, vitamins A and C, and calcium.
Sku: 0819
Common Name: Swiss Chard
Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla
Full Sun|Partial Shade
7 - 10 Days
60 Days
12"
12 - 24"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Color: Green
Fill Weight (grams): 0.9
Approximate Seed Count: 25 - 40
Flavor: Mild and earthy taste.
Preparation Ideas: Swiss chard leaves can be used in place of spinach in salads, stir fried, or sauteed while the stalks can be creamed.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Tolerance: Drought|Heat|Humidity
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
Planting Depth: 0.75"
Seed Spacing: Sow your Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard seeds roughly 6" apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 18" apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Harvest stems just above the soil line. Grows back for multiple harvests.
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