Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant
Swiss Chard Fordhook Giant
Fordhook Giant Swiss chard seeds produce dark green, very savoyed leaves are borne on thick, greenish-white stalks. This cold-hardy variety is versatile, reliable, decorative and flavourful. It can also stand up well in summer heat. The Fordhook in its name refers to Fordhook Farm, which was a research farm run for the Burpee seed company from the 1750s until 1981. It's called Giant because the leaves rise a full 60 to 70cm (24-28") above the ground, with stalks that are 7cm (2.5") wide. Fordhook Giant Swiss chard seeds perform well, and provide abundant crops all season, even after light frost. It is noted to be particularly good for poultry feed as well. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Matures in 60 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)
- Dark green, very savoyed leaves
- Useful, versatile, reliable
- Does well in summer heat
- Open-pollinated seeds
- Matures in 60 days
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Latin
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
Family: Amaranthaceae
Difficulty
Easy
Season & Zone
Season: Cool season
Exposure: Full sun
Timing
Direct sow any time from early spring to mid-summer. Chard is moderately winter hardy and may perform into the following spring where winters are mild. Optimal soil temperature: 10-30°C (50-85°F). Seeds should sprout in 7-14 days.
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