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Fordhook Giant Vegetable Seeds for Planting

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Product Description

Bring classic productivity and flavor to your garden with Fordhook Giant Vegetable Seeds. A reliable heirloom variety, Fordhook Giant is known for its broad, dark-green leaves, tender texture, and delicious, mild taste. Perfect for both cooking and fresh use, it thrives in a variety of climates and soil types, making it a favorite among home gardeners.

Features & Specifications:

  • Variety: Fordhook Giant
  • Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
  • Plant Type: Leafy green vegetable (commonly Swiss Chard variety)
  • Leaf Color: Dark green with white stems
  • Flavor Profile: Mild, earthy, and tender
  • Maturity Period: 50–60 days
  • Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained, loamy soil
  • USDA Zones: 3–10
  • Plant Height: 18–24 inches

Planting & Sowing Instructions:

  • Soil Preparation: Work compost into the soil to enhance fertility.
  • Sowing Depth: Plant seeds ½ inch deep, 6 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
  • Thinning: Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart for optimal growth.
  • Harvesting: Begin harvesting young leaves at 6–8 inches for tender flavor or mature leaves at full size.

Why Choose These Seeds:

  1. High-yielding and heat-tolerant heirloom variety
  2. Excellent source of vitamins A, C, and K
  3. Great for salads, stir-fries, and sautéing
  4. Easy to grow and ideal for containers or garden beds

Frequently Asked Questions

Fordhook Giant Vegetable plants grow best in full sun e ideally receiving 6–8 hours of direct light each day.

Yes e Fordhook Giant Vegetable seeds can be grown in containers as long as the pot has drainage holes and receives adequate sunlight.

Yes, Fordhook Giant Vegetable seeds are beginner-friendly as long as they receive proper sunlight, watering e and care.

Fordhook Giant Vegetable seeds usually germinate within 5–14 days when kept in warm e moist soil conditions.

The best time to plant Fordhook Giant Vegetable seeds is during the warm growing season with plenty of sunlight.

Non-GMO

Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.

High Germination Rate

Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.

Heirloom Variety

Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.

Chemical-Free

Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.

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