Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard
Beta vulgaris | SKU: 0415
Historic Variety
$3.75 to $7.35
- Plants grow to 28 inches
- Very productive
- Can be grown in containers
Item Details
Introduced in 1934 by W. Atlee Burpee and Co., this variety has broad, dark-green, heavily crumpled leaves with white veins and stalks. Plants grow 28" high with 2½" wide stalks and produce abundant crops all season. 50-60 days. ±1,750 seeds/oz
Learn to Grow Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Rows Apart: 20-24"
Thin: 12" Apart
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when soil temperature is at least 50°F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. Grows best in full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost.
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Dependable, bullet proof Swiss chard.
by John
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