Swiss Chard, Fordhook Giant Organic Seeds, 1.6g

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

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Swiss Chard, Fordhook Giant Organic Seeds, 1.6g

Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard is an old-time favorite—a perfect container variety!

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

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Safe for bees

Safe
for Bees

Grows best In

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun|Partial Shade

Germination

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Maturity

Days to
Maturity:

60 Days

Container

Best
Container Size:

12"

Height

Growing Height:

12 - 24"

water Needs

Water
Needs:

Average (1 - 2 in / week)

Plant Lifecycle

Plant
Lifecycle:

Annual

Plant Type

Plant Type:

Vegetable

Harvest/Bloom Season

Harvest/Bloom
Season:

Spring|Summer|Fall

Growing Season

Growing
Season:

Summer|Fall

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Characteristics: Frost sensitive

Color: Green

Fill Weight (grams): 1.6 g

Approximate Seed Count: 60 - 70

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.

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Tolerance: Drought|Heat|Humidity

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

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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.

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Harvest stems just above the soil line. Grows back for multiple harvests.

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At Ferry Morse, we are proud of our non-GMO & guaranteed fresh seeds.

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Overall rating: 4.857143 / 5 from 7 reviews.

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Great Sprouting and growing.

"Great seeds. I make my own planting tapes so it was easy to tell I had 100% germination."

— Chuck K. (5/5)

Very good

"Very good"

— Ronnie W. (5/5)

Easy fast grow!

"They grow fast and strong, regrowth is easy and they aren't bitter."

— Boomkin (4/5)

Great Producer

"I've been growing this variety for 20 years. The plants get large and there's always more left than I can eat. Just steam or boil the stems and leaves and then add butter/ seasoning."

— 3a G. (5/5)

Giant Chard!

"This plant doesn't die. It's getting late in October here and everything in my garden is gone except this chard. It just keeps growing. Love it! Strong stems with extra large leafy greens."

— Robin B. (5/5)

The Best Swiss Chard

"This is my favorite Swiss Chard! It has huge leaves and no matter how large you let it grow, the stems are still tender. The taste is incredible...."

— Wolfwomansue (5/5)

"Hard to find white chard. Only kind my parents will plant."

— Sandra (5/5)

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