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Fordhook Swiss Chard Green Swiss Chard Plant Seeds

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Growing Instructions

Fordhook Swiss Chard Seeds – Green Swiss Chard for Home Gardens & Containers

Grow your own Fordhook Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris ‘Fordhook Giant’), a nutritious green leafy vegetable prized for its tender, large leaves and mild flavor. These premium, non-GMO seeds are perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting, producing high-yield, vibrant leaves ideal for salads, sautés, and healthy meals. Fordhook Swiss Chard is easy-to-grow, fast-maturing, and ideal for gardeners seeking colorful, nutrient-rich greens.

Features

  1. Produces large, tender, and nutritious green leaves
  2. Non-GMO, premium quality vegetable seeds
  3. Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting
  4. Fast-growing, hardy, and low-maintenance
  5. Ideal for salads, cooking, sautés, and healthy meals

Specifications

  1. Botanical Name: Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris ‘Fordhook Giant’
  2. Common Name: Fordhook Swiss Chard
  3. Seed Type: Non-GMO, Vegetable
  4. Plant Type: Biennial (grown as annual)
  5. Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
  6. Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  7. Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
  8. Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
  9. Spacing: 12–18 inches apart
  10. Sowing Season: Spring or Early Summer
  11. Germination Time: 7–14 days
  12. Temperature for Germination: 50–75°F (10–24°C)
  13. USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

Planting Guide

  1. Prepare the Soil: Enrich soil with compost; ensure proper drainage.
  2. Sow the Seeds: Plant seeds ½ inch deep; space 12–18 inches apart.
  3. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for optimal growth.
  4. Light: Provide full sun to partial shade for best leaf development.
  5. Maintenance: Thin seedlings to proper spacing; harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth.
  6. Uses: Ideal for salads, cooking, sautés, container planting, and kitchen gardens.

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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