Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds

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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard

SKU: SW2-50

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60 days. Beta vulgaris. Open Pollinated. Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard. The plant produces good yields of dark green Swiss Chard leaves with white stems. Usually used fresh in salads or lightly steamed. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for container gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety dating back to 1924. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 590606.A variety from the USA.

Lot No: 10212

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 06/24

Seeds Per Pound: 25,000

Plant Height: 12 to 16” Tall

Planting Season: Spring/Fall

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun/Partial Shade

Planting Method: Direct Sow

Swiss Chard Beta vulgaris cicla

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

1/2"

55 F to 75 F

7 to 14 days

Partial Shade/Full Sun

Spring/Fall

USDA Hardiness Zone

Seed Spacing

Row Spacing

Space After Thinning

Days to Harvest

N/A

12 - 24"

50 - 60 days

Swiss Chard Seed Planting Information:

Swiss Chard does not transplant well and does best if the seeds are planted directly in the soil. Swiss Chard will better tolerate heat if plants are well thinned and air can circulate around them. Plant your seeds outdoors. Spring planting should occur as soon as soil can be worked. Maintain constant moisture level throughout the year for best results. Swiss Chard is resistant to frost, and can be harvested well after first frost. Many successive harvest can be made from one planting. Cut back plants in late summer to rejuvenate them for fall production. Plants grow 6 - 20" tall.

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile slightly alkaline soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are established. Water well during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

You can cut outer leaves as you need them and leave inner leaves to develop.

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