Description

Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard is a dependable, open-pollinated variety known for its broad, dark green leaves and thick, white stems. This vigorous plant produces abundant, tender foliage with a mild, slightly earthy flavor that is excellent for both fresh and cooked dishes.

Highly versatile, Fordhook Giant can be harvested young for salads or allowed to mature for sautéing, steaming, and adding to soups and casseroles. Its attractive leaves and strong growth also make it a standout in edible landscapes and garden beds.

• Type: Open-pollinated biennial (grown as an annual)
• Direct sow: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade
• Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Height: 18–24 inches
• Days to harvest: 30–40 days (baby greens), 50–60 days full size

Swiss chard is easy to grow and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Plant in well-drained, fertile soil and keep evenly moist for best growth. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season.

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