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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard Seeds

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Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard

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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. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 590606. A 1924 heirloom variety from the USA.

Lot No: 103170

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 11/2025

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

Seed Depth

Soil Temp. for Germination

Days to Germination

Sunlight Requirements

Planting Time

½"

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 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 them. Plant your seeds outdoors. Spring planting should occur as soon as the soil can be worked. Maintain constant moisture levels throughout the year for best results. Swiss Chard is resistant to frost and can be harvested well after the first frost. Many successive harvests 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 soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

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

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

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

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